Applications can be added to macOS devices through Miradore by deploying application packages (PKG files) or VPP application licenses. For general information on application management, see Application management and scripting for macOS devices.
While using application packages to deploy files to your managed Mac devices requires adding the PKG files to Miradore manually, using VPP licenses makes it possible to distribute apps for which you have purchased licenses through Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager. See How to manage licenses for apps purchased through Apple Business Manager to learn more about managing VPP application licenses.
Requirements
The following requirements must be met to deploy application packages to Mac devices:
- Miradore Premium or Premium+ subscription
- macOS version 10.13.6 or above
- Application package signed by the application vendor or developer
The following requirements must be met to deploy VPP application licenses to Mac devices:
- Miradore Premium or Premium+ subscription
- Sufficient Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager access privileges
- Configured VPP in Miradore
- macOS 10.7 or above
Adding application packages to Miradore
- Download the application package to be installed.
- In Miradore, navigate to Management > Applications and select Add > macOS application.
- Select PKG (Uploaded), then select Next.
- Select the PKG file by clicking Select file.
- Fill in the application details as shown in the table below, then select Create to finish uploading the application package.
| Application detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | Optional field.
Describe the deployment method. This may help you identify different deployment types, for example, when deploying further applications or configuring business policies. |
| Application name | Mandatory field.
Enter the name of the application. |
| Bundle identifier | Mandatory field.
Enter the bundle identifier of the application. |
| Version | Mandatory field.
Enter the version number of the application. |
Deploying the application package or VPP application license to the devices
One or multiple VPP app licenses or uploaded PKG files can be deployed to a single device or multiple devices from the Applications and Devices pages in Miradore. For detailed instructions, see Application management and scripting for macOS devices.
Automating the script deployment with a business policy
Miradore's business policies offer a way to automate the deployment of your apps. This way, when you create and enable the business policy, the application installation is enforced on all devices within the business policy's scope. Learn more about business policies in How to create a business policy.
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