I am new to apple schools. I just imported all my students to the school manager. I also read how to make the most out of being an apple school. I have niti it is important to have a MDM. I have a two part questio. First, what will a MDM do that classroom won't. Also, what is a good (affordable since I'm at a small school) MDM for a 1:1 iPad school with small numbers (under 25).
Thanks for any help
iPad Wi-Fi, iOS 10.3.3
Meraki -- A free MDM [ expect lots of email and phone calls about upgrades ]
Read the product overview. Click on "get started now" to sign up.
https://meraki.cisco.com/products/systems-manager/?ref=YZRzCR
Video's on how to setup and use Meraki.
https://meraki.cisco.com/blog/2012/08/how-to-get-the-most-from-meraki-systems-ma nager/
"This document offers guidance on some important considerations for getting the most out of your iOS deployment." Covers: Prepare your infrastructure. Set up devices. Configure and manage devices. Deploy apps and content. Plan for support.
https://www.apple.com/business/docs/iOS_Enterprise_Deployment_Overview.pdf
Quick overview of zero touch deplayment
http://www.apple.com/education/it/dep/
Consider DEP, Device Enrollment Program. Use VPP, Volume Purchase Program. Select an MDM, Mobile Device Management.
Overview of ipad & iphone deployment.
It's education focused.
http://www.apple.com/education/it/
Writing you own app for your business:
https://developer.apple.com/enterprise/
MDM -- Mobile Device Management
Airwatch, Apple Configurator with Apple Profile Manager, GroundControl, Meraki -- is free, MobileIron, or Zenprise
https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2015-301/
For a comparison see this page:
http://www.enterpriseios.com/wiki/Comparison_MDM_Providers
VPP -- Volume Purchase Program
MDM
