Configure Application Policy Profile
The Application Policy feature for macOS enables administrators to remotely manage the installation of applications on enrolled devices. This feature simplifies the deployment of software across multiple devices by providing a streamlined and efficient approach.
To create a profile to install an application on the enrolled device(s), follow these steps:
On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Profiles > macOS > Add > Application Policy > Configure.
Enter a Profile Name and click Add.
In the Application Source prompt, select any of the following
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Applications | Use this option to specify the applications that should be installed on the target devices. |
| Run Script Jobs | Use this option to deploy Run Script jobs to target devices. These jobs will be made available in the SureMDM App Store for end users to execute as needed. |
- If Run Script Jobs is selected, select the required Job Name from the Add Run Script Jobs prompt.
This field will have all the Run Script jobs that are available in the Console.
- If Applications is selected, select the required App Category from the Add App prompt:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| All | Displays all available applications regardless of their type or category. |
| Pkg | Filters and displays only applications packaged in the .pkg format. |
| Dmg | Filters and displays only applications in the .dmg (Disk Image) format. |
| VPP | Filters and displays only applications associated with Apple's VPP program. - Latest available version of the application, as listed on the App Store, will be installed on the device. |
| Manifest | Filters and displays only applications added via manifest links. |
| Third Party Apps | Filters and displays only applications installed via third-party sources. - Latest available version of the application, as listed on the repository, will be installed on the device. - Supported only on macOS devices with SureMDM agent version 6.6.0 and above. |
- Post selecting the App Category, select the desired application using App Name dropdown.
When you select the app category type, the following additional options will be displayed:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| App Name | Select the app. Apps will be dynamically populated based on the chosen App Type. |
| Auto Update | Enables the app to automatically update whenever a new version becomes available. |
| Auto Install | When enabled, the application will be automatically installed without the user's intervention. |
| Include in SureMDM App Store | Check this option to include the application in the SureMDM App Store. |
| Featured App | When checked, this application will be listed in the Featured Apps section on the SureMDM App Store client. |
- After selecting the App / Run Script job, click Add > Save. Added entries will reflect in the table section.
The following option is enabled only if an app has been made available in the SureMDM App Store section within the Agent by selecting the "Include in SureMDM App Store" checkbox:
- Enable Logging for SureMDM App Store Apps: If checked, this option provides logs for tracking app downloads and failures within the SureMDM App Store client.
The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.
Go back to the Home tab and select the device(s) or group(s).
Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.
In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply.