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Syncing 20 iPads to one computer?

Hi Team- we are a school district implementing a 20 iPad pilot program. We have a single charge/sync station, and need to be able to sync all the iPads to a single profile via the charging station. Can you tell me what software to use- is there a management software for multiple iPads, or just sync all 20 to a single iTunes account?

Thanks in advance!

iPad 2

Posted on Jun 15, 2011 10:12 AM

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Sep 14, 2016 4:50 PM in response to Smohrman

Do NOT use iTunes. Good Gravey that's a nightmare with more than one or two iPads.

Use Apple Configurator with a syncing hub. You can sync 100 or more with the right up. (That hub will cost about $700 or more.)

If you have an MDM you can use the MDM with School.Apple.Com to configure over the air and onboard with Apple Configurator.

Sep 14, 2016 4:52 PM in response to A_Randall

You can wirelessly sync if your network is setup correctly and you are using an MDM to onboard the iPads over the air.

MDM = JSS Capser, AirWatch, Program Manager (Apple's Free version)

You have to use an MDM to send data over the air, however it is not the same as iTunes syncing. You are EDU/Business forget everything you know about consumer Apple process. You need your EDU hat now.

Syncing 20 iPads to one computer?