Getting started with Modern Device Management
Endpoint Manager MDM gives you access to device, application, and security management options for your mobile devices. Some MDM enrolled devices can also be managed using the Ivanti Agent, enabling hybrid management that combines the capabilities of MDM and traditional agent-based management.
For OS specific getting started guides, see the following sections:
•Getting started with Apple device management
•Getting started with Windows device management
Configuring Endpoint Manager for mobile device management
1.Configure your CSA in the console. The Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) provides secure communication and functionality over the internet. The CSA acts as a meeting place where devices, MDM or agent-managed, can communicate with the Endpoint Manager core server—even if they are behind firewalls or use a proxy to access the internet. The CSA requires a third-party certificate for mobile device management. To configure your CSA, see Configuring the Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance.
2.Set up credentials for using notification services. Endpoint Manager uses notification services to communicate with mobile devices. The notification service used depends on the OS of the devices being managed. For information about enabling notification services, see Setting up notification services.
3.Connect your core to your LDAP server. In addition to querying the core database, Endpoint Manager also provides the directory tool that lets you locate, access, and manage devices in other directories via LDAP. In most deployments, the LDAP configuration points to an Active Directory server. For information about configuring the connection to your LDAP server, see LDAP queries.
Enrolling devices
•Windows direct to core enrollment
Managing devices
•Create agent settings to configure devices. Agent settings for mobile devices allow you to configure device settings and restrictions from the Endpoint Manager console. For more information about the available settings, see Distributing MDM agent settings.
•Create software packages for devices. Create packages to distribute software to managed mobile devices. For information on creating and distributing software packages, see Distributing content to MDM managed devices.
•Perform actions from the console. After a device is enrolled, it appears in the inventory, and you can perform actions such as wiping or locating the device. Most of these actions are performed by right-clicking on the device in the inventory. For information about available actions, see Device actions.