How can I ensure my corporate Macs are managed using the latest Device Management guidelines?

To ensure your corporate Macs are managed using the latest Device Management guidelines, you should follow the updates and best practices presented in the What’s new in device management session at WWDC 2024. Here are some key points:

1. Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager:

   • Utilize these free web-based portals to deploy devices, view inventory, purchase apps in volume, and manage user accounts.
   • Automated device enrollment allows IT teams to ship devices directly to users, enroll them into MDM, customize the setup experience, and ensure they are ready to be managed without physical interaction. This is available for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and the new Apple Vision Pro.

2. Software Update Management:

   • A new software update settings configuration replaces all legacy MDM software update management commands, profiles, and restrictions. This can be used on supervised devices with iOS and iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 or later to manage all aspects of software updates.
   • Implement phased rollouts starting from the first beta release and manage updates using the new software update documentation available from Appleseed for IT.

3. Activation Lock:

   • New features make it easier to recover organization devices with activation lock inadvertently left on. Organizations can turn off activation lock even if the user enabled it using their personal Apple account before the Mac was enrolled in MDM.

4. Safari Management:

   • Safari extensions can now be managed on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a new Safari extension configuration, allowing IT professionals to customize Safari for their organization.

5. Managed Apple Accounts:

   • Managed Apple accounts are designed for use in organizations, allowing the organization to own both the account and the data within it. This is crucial for deployment and management.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the specific chapters in the session:

• Introduction
• Apple Services
• Platform updates
• Education enhancements

By following these guidelines and utilizing the tools and features provided by Apple, you can ensure that your corporate Macs are managed effectively and securely.