Create an Enterprise App Store (macOS)
To create an enterprise App Store, follow these steps:
Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > App Store > macOS > Add New App.
In the Add New App prompt, select the desired option from the following to add the application:
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| Upload.pkg | Use this section to add app by uploading a .pkg file or providing a URL. |
| Upload .dmg | Use this section to add app by uploading a .dmg file or providing a URL. |
| Third Party Apps | Use this section to add wide-range of Third-party applications from a managed repository. |
| Manifest Link | Use this section to add apps via Manifest Link. Manifest link is a JSON file that provides information about a web app to the browser and operating system. |
| Web App | Use this section to add Web Apps, which are bookmarks that reference web resources and appear as icons on devices. |
Upload .pkg
Choose either File to upload a .pkg file from local drive or URL to deploy an application from websource.
If URL is selected, provide the following information and click Add:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Enter the name of the application. |
| Version | nter the version of the application. |
| URL | Enter the URL of the application where it is hosted. The URL must be accessible on enrolled devices. |
| App Icon URL | Enter the Application Icon URL to be displayed in the App Store. |
| Category | Provide the App Category for the Application. |
| Description | Enter the description for the application. |
Ensure that the target device(s) are running SureMDM Agent version 5.4.3 or later to deploy the application using a URL.
- Finally added application will be seen in the PKG Apps section in App Store.
Upload .dmg
- Choose either File to upload a .dmg file from local drive or URL to deploy an application from websource.
- DMG installtion via File upload is supported only on SureMDM Agent version >= 3.4.0
- PKG installation through DMG is available in versions >= 5.1.2.
- If URL is selected, provide the following information and click Add:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Enter the name of the application. |
| Version | nter the version of the application. |
| URL | Enter the URL of the application where it is hosted. The URL must be accessible on enrolled devices. |
| App Icon URL | Enter the Application Icon URL to be displayed in the App Store. |
| Category | Provide the App Category for the Application. |
| Description | Enter the description for the application. |
- Ensure that the target device(s) are running SureMDM Agent version 5.4.3 or later to deploy the application using a URL.
- Finally added application will be seen in the DMG Apps section in App Store.
Third Party Apps
Upon choosing Third Party Apps from Add App popup will open curated list of 42Gears-validated apps.
In the App Listing popup, below information can be seen
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| App Name | Name of the application. |
| Version | Version of the application. |
| Description | Description summary of the Application. |
| Home page URL | Address of the main page of a website that hosts the application. |
Select the app which you want to upload and click Add.
Once selected, you’ll see a mandatory acknowledgment popup, as the app ownership and licensing stay with the original provider. Check I understand the risk and wish to continue and click Ok.
- Only after accepting the acknowledgement, the app can be added.
- Then added application will be seen in the Third Party Apps section in App Store.
Manifest Link
Enter the Manifest Link to add the application.
Finally added application will be seen in the Manifest links section in App Store.
Upload Web App
- Enter the below information and click Add.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Enter the title of the Web App. |
| Web Link | Enter the Web link. |
| Category | Enter the App Category for the application. |
| Description | Enter the description for the application. |
- Added web application will be seen in the Web Apps section in App Store.