This document provides information about setting up and using Apple IDs, Apple Configurator, and device management. It discusses creating Apple IDs, attaching them to devices, using Configurator to back up, restore, prepare, and supervise devices, importing apps and VPP codes, creating WiFi profiles, and more. Hands-on instructions are given for creating IDs, setting up Configurator, preparing a teacher iPad, supervising a student iPad, and troubleshooting potential issues.
2. INFORMATION BEST PRACTICE TECHNIQUE
WHERE TO FIND HOW OTHERS ARE
IPAD
TRUSTED ANSWERS DOING THIS
APPLE
WHO TO ASK APPLE HT
CONFIGURATOR
DOCUMENT
SJSD SPECIFIC
AND CASPER
SHARE
4. Apple ID
Your signature according to Apple
Can be either attached to NONE or debit/credit
card
One ID for all Apple Services
(GSX,MAS,Discussions,iCloud)
Must have to download app from Self-Service or
App Store
5. Apple ID Gotchas
CAN NOT create apple id for student >13
CAN NOT change card associated id to free
Max number of authorized Mac’s is 5
Max number of signed in devices for iOS is 10
10. Backup
A copy of all local settings
Includes app data (everything but the actual app)
Gets you out of completing setup assistant
A lot like copying the ~/Library folder on a Mac
12. Configuration Profile
a .mobileconfig file that contains settings for the
iPad or iPhone
Gives you the ability to create one profile and
distribute it across an infinite number of devices.
Works on Mac OS 10.7> too!
13.
14. VPP Code Sheets
Simple excel spreadsheets that contain one code
per line good for one app.
A sheet with 500 codes for Angry Birds would be
good for 500 iPads
Can redeem manually or using AC
20. Supervise
Must erase device and update 1st time
Institution owns apps
Unable to plug device into another computer
Can either erase or save student app data upon
refresh
21.
22. Hands On 25 MINS PAIR UP!
Create an Apple ID
Setup Apple Configurator
Prepare an iPad for a teacher
Supervise an iPad for a student
24. Creating Apple ID
Use the email/password in your handout
Setup using a free Apple ID by signing into iTunes
Store and downloading the YouTube free app.
25. Setup Apple
Configurator
ON THE MAC
Remember to Authorize in iTunes
Create a Wifi Configuration Profile for SJSD2
Create two profiles: Teacher and Student
Import the YouTube free app into AC
26. Setup Apple
Configurator
ON THE IPAD
Create master backup
Go through setup assistant choosing to set up as
new iPad
Remember to change the time zone!
27. Prepare Teacher
iPad
Give them the Youtube app and the two profiles
you created plus the MDM.
Don’t forget to restore from backup first!
28. Paid Apps
Import the Notability app into AC....it in your
Resources Folder ~/Desktop/Resources
Import the VPP code sheet, this is also in your
Resources Folder