Mac deployment flow using both ADE (formerly DEP) and VPP (per-device authentication)

If you are new to BizMobile Go!, are about to start preparing device setup (kitting), or are taking over management of devices already in operation, use this page to find the procedures for the tasks you need. This page describes the deployment flow for Macs that use ADE and VPP in Apple Business (formerly Apple Business Manager).

ADE can be used only with devices in their factory-default state. Devices already in use must be erased.

caution

Per-device authentication is the only enrollment method for Mac. Create device information in advance for each device with an identifier of your choice, and link it to the ADE device. Shared QR code authentication (automatic identifier generation) is not supported. Only App Store apps can be distributed, and only through VPP. In-house apps cannot be distributed.

Task and link to the manual		Where to work			Frequency
		BizMobile Go! admin console	Apple site	Managed device	First time	Yearly	As needed
1. Prepare	1) Apply for Apple Business (formerly Apple Business Manager)		Yes		Yes
2. Set up Apple services	2) Register the Apple Push certificate	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes
	3) Enable ADE	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes
	4) Register an ADE profile	Yes			Yes		Yes *1
	5) Enable VPP	Yes	Yes		Yes	Yes
3. Set up management groups	6) Create a management group (template)	Yes			Yes		Yes *1
4. Set up content distribution	7) Purchase and register apps (VPP)	Yes	Yes		Yes		Yes *1
	8) Register profiles	Yes			Yes		Yes *1
5. Create device information	9) Register devices in Apple Business	Yes	Yes				Yes *2
	10) Import ADE devices from Apple Business into BizMobile Go!	Yes	Yes		Yes		Yes *2
	11) Create management information for the devices to enroll and link it to the ADE devices	Yes			Yes		Yes *2
6. Enroll devices	12) Enroll the device			Yes	Yes		Yes *2

*1 When a management group is added or changed

*2 When a device is added