Course Highlights
  • You will learn the basics of Apple platform management including hardware troubleshooting, operating system installation, and advanced client management techniq
  • You will use Mosyle Manager, Apple Configurator, Apple’s VPP and Enrollment Programs to configure and mass deploy Apple devices across the enterprise.
  • You will learn strategies for managing thousands of iOS and macOS endpoints.
  • You will use an industry leading MDM solution (Mosyle) to manage the user experience on macOS and iOS devices.
Curriculum

4 Topics
Introduction
State of Apple Platforms (2022)
Modern Apple Device Management Overview
Technical Requirements for this Course

13 Topics
iPhone & iPad Hardware / Troubleshooting
iPhone & iPad Battery Management
iPhone & iPad Storage
iOS Backup Solutions
iOS Account Management
iOS Recovery
iOS Privacy and Security
iOS Restrictions
iOS Device Activation
iOS Network Management
iOS Accessibility Features
Family Sharing - ScreenTime Management
iPadOS Specific Features

7 Topics
Introduction to Apple Configurator
Installing Apple Configurator 2
The Apple Configurator 2 Interface
iOS Mobile Config Profiles in Apple Configurator
iOS Asset Management with Apple Configurator
iOS Device Deployment with Apple Configurator
iOS Deployment in Single App Mode

6 Topics
Macintosh Hardware - Intel Architecture
Macintosh Hardware - Apple Silicon
macOS Recovery (Intel)
RecoveryOS (Apple Silicon)
Creating a Bootable USB Drive
Creating Bootable Installation Media

13 Topics
Introduction to macOS
Advanced Finder Techniques
System Preferences
macOS Utilities
Introduction to Scripting
Software Update
Apple File System
User Accounts
File Security & Permissions
Security & Encryption
Privacy (Transparency Consent and Control)
Network Authentication
Network File & Print Integration

4 Topics
Screen Sharing for macOS
File and Printer Sharing using macOS
Content Caching using macOS
Apache Web Server in macOS

7 Topics
Introduction to Apple Remote Desktop (ARD)
Configuring macOS Clients for ARD
Organizing Computers in Lists and Groups
Apple Remote Desktop User Interface
Managing Macs with ARD
Installing Applications Using ARD
IT Asset Management with ARD

4 Topics
Introduction to Device Enrollment
Device Enrollment Configuration
Volume Purchase Program
Adding Devices to Apple Business Manager

8 Topics
Introduction to Mobile Device Management
MDM Configuration
Adding Devices to an MDM Server
Configuring BYOD Settings
Mosyle User Interface Overview
Endpoint Configuration with Mosyle
Upload Application Packages to Mosyle
SSO Login with Kerberos and Mosyle

6 Topics
iOS Capstone Assignments
Assignment 1: iOS BYOD Configuration
Assignment 1 Solution Review
Assignment 2: iOS Managed Device Configuration
Assignment 2 Solution Review
iOS Device Maintenance

6 Topics
macOS Capstone Assignments
Assignment 1: macOS BYOD Configuration
Assignment 1 Solution Review
Assignment 2: macOS Managed Device Configuration
Assignment 2 Solution Review
macOS Device Maintenance

3 Topics
Adding AppleTVs as Managed Devices
Deploying AppleTV with Mosyle MDM
Managing AppleTVs with Mosyle MDM

4 Topics
System Settings
Name & Host Name
Login Items
Erase All Content & Settings

3 Topics
Apple Seed for IT Program
Mac Admin Community
Apple Certification

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Apple macOS and iOS System Administration (2025)

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