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Note: Installed configuration profiles are now located in General > Device Management within System Settings in macOS.
Summary

Summary

  • Configuration profiles are XML files used to enforce various settings on managed devices.
  • Configuration profiles can be created and deployed with Jamf Pro.
  • Configuration profile deployment leverages communication with the Apple Push Notification service (APNs).
  • Configuration profile creation and deployment in Jamf Pro is nearly identical for computers and mobile devices.
    • Some payloads are only available for computers and others are only available for mobile devices.
  • Configuration profile payloads contain settings for security, functionality, or services for MDM-capable devices.
    • The General payload is always required as it contains important information about the configuration profile.
  • Commonly used configuration profile payloads include the Passcode, Restrictions, and Wi-Fi payloads.
    • Passcode: sets passcode requirements
    • Restrictions: restricts access to specific features of the device operating system
    • Wi-Fi: configures saved wireless networks
  • Many payloads support multiple configurations of the same type in configuration profiles.
    • Use the button in the upper-right corner to configure additional payloads of the same type.
    • This allows, for example, the configuration of two Wi-Fi networks using the same configuration profile.
  • Avoid bundling multiple non-related payloads into a single configuration profile.
    • For example, deploy one configuration profile to enforce restrictions and a separate profile for Wi-Fi.
    • This approach reduces complexity when configuring scope and troubleshooting issues.