Apple Deployment And Management Certification Training

Apple Certified IT Professional Exam Preparation for iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma

What you'll learn

Students will be fully prepared to take and pass the Apple Management and Deployment exam, earning the Apple Certified IT Professional badge.

Students will not only learn about Apple products but also how to optimize their IT infrastructure to work best with Apple devices.

Students will gain valuable knowledge about the various enrollment and management capabilities when deploying Apple endpoints.

Students will gain practical experience in planning for a large-scale deployment of Apple devices in businesses of all sizes.

Requirements

Students should have fundamental IT knowledge in areas such as operating systems, storage, and computer networking.

An immediate understanding of how to setup, configure and support a Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Access to an Apple Macintosh computer that can run macOS Sonoma (14) or higher. Preferably more than one.

Access to an Apple iOS Device such as an iPad or iPhone that can run iOS/iPadOS 17 or higher. Preferably more than one.

Description

Aligned with the Apple Certified IT Professional certification requirements, this course covers all the essential knowledge and skills needed to pass the Apple Deployment and Management exam. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, participants will gain proficiency in Apple's ecosystem, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and more. Upon completion of this course, participants will be well-prepared to take the Apple Deployment and Management exam and earn the esteemed Apple Certified IT Professional certification, identifying them as experts in deploying and managing Apple devices in any professional setting.This course begins by introducing you to various deployment models for Apple devices, including Automated Device Enrollment, and how to choose the best approach for your organization. We explore various management tools and techniques including a deep dive into management solutions like Apple Business Manager, exploring app distribution and volume purchasing as well as Mobile Device Management (MDM) selection and configuration. As the course continues, you will learn how to configure network settings for Apple devices, troubleshoot common network issues, and optimize your enterprise network. Finally, students will receive targeted preparation tips, strategies, and practice exam questions to help them tackle the Apple Deployment and Management exam confidently.With this course, you'll not only achieve certification but also acquire the skills that will set you and your organization up for success when deploying and managing a hundreds or even thousands of Apple devices.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Course Overview

Lecture 3 Hardware and Software Requirements

Section 2: Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Lecture 4 Introduction to Mobile Device Management

Lecture 5 Introduction to Device Enrollment

Lecture 6 Declarative Device Management

Lecture 7 Apple's MDM Framework

Lecture 8 Ownership Models and Enrollment Options

Section 3: Planning Your Apple Platform Implementation

Lecture 9 Evaluating MDM Solutions

Lecture 10 Network Requirements

Lecture 11 Supporting Apple Products on Enterprise Networks

Lecture 12 Wi-Fi Coverage and Capacity Planning

Lecture 13 Enabling Apple Network Support

Lecture 14 Authentication & Single Sign On

Lecture 15 Device, Data, and App Security

Lecture 16 MDM Based Security Settings and Features

Lecture 17 Understanding & Trusting Digital Certificates

Section 4: Building Your Organizational Structure

Lecture 18 Introduction to Apple Business / School Manager

Lecture 19 Using Apple Business Manager

Lecture 20 Configuring an MDM Server in Apple Business Manager

Lecture 21 Adding Locations in Apple Business Manager

Lecture 22 Adding Users & Managed Apple IDs to Apple Business Manager

Lecture 23 Manually Adding Devices to Apple Business Manager

Section 5: Content Purchasing & Distribution

Lecture 24 Purchasing Content

Lecture 25 Introduction to Content Caching

Lecture 26 Configuring Content Caching

Lecture 27 Managing Content Caching

Section 6: Automated Device Enrollment

Lecture 28 Managing Device Assignments

Lecture 29 Using Apple Configurator

Lecture 30 Bulk Deployments with Apple Configurator

Lecture 31 Creating Configuration Profiles

Lecture 32 Automated Device Enrollment - iOS

Lecture 33 Automated Device Enrollment - macOS

Lecture 34 Personalization Options

Section 7: Device and User Enrollment

Lecture 35 Introduction to Device Enrollment

Lecture 36 Creating & Distributing Enrollment Profiles

Lecture 37 Enrollment Using Terminal in macOS

Lecture 38 Introduction to User Enrollment

Lecture 39 Enrolling User Owned Devices

Lecture 40 Shared iPad

Lecture 41 Device Distribution Considerations

Section 8: Managing Device Network Settings

Lecture 42 Wi-Fi Configuration

Lecture 43 WPA Enterprise Authentication

Lecture 44 Connecting with SCEP & ACME Certificates

Lecture 45 Proxy Configuration

Lecture 46 VPN Configuration

Section 9: Managing Apps & Books

Lecture 47 Exploring Distribution Options

Lecture 48 Deploying Managed Content

Section 10: Managing and Protecting Organization Data

Lecture 49 Managing Organization Apps & Data

Lecture 50 Configuring Data Restrictions

Lecture 51 App Management

Lecture 52 Introduction to FileVault

Lecture 53 Configuring FileVault

Section 11: Managing Apple Device Security

Lecture 54 Understanding Software Update

Lecture 55 Managing Software Updates

Lecture 56 Passcode Security Options

Lecture 57 Configuring Passcode Security

Lecture 58 Device Restrictions

Lecture 59 Configuring Restrictions - iOS

Lecture 60 Configuring Restrictions - macOS

Lecture 61 Managing Device Pairing

Lecture 62 Managing Certificates

Lecture 63 Querying Devices

Section 12: Optimizing Device Network Performance

Lecture 64 Optimizing Network Traffic

Lecture 65 QoS and App Priority

Section 13: Managing Lost Devices

Lecture 66 Managing Lost Mode

Lecture 67 Managing Activation Lock

Section 14: Device Recycling and Redeployment

Lecture 68 Preparing Devices for Redeployment

Lecture 69 Introduction to startosinstall for Mac

Lecture 70 Recycling Devices

Section 15: Exam Preparation

Lecture 71 Apple Exam Resources & Preparation

Lecture 72 General Exam Tips & Advice

Lecture 73 Continue Your Learning

Individuals seeking to earn the Apple Certified IT Professional certification to boost their career prospects.,IT Professionals who need to manage a large amount of Apple devices using a Mobile Device Management (MDM) suite.,Individuals aiming to build a career in IT support, specifically in environments that heavily utilize Apple products.,Any individual who processes the Apple Certified Professional certification and wants to enhance their skills and knowledge in the Apple ecosystem.