[ipad] iPad n00b/App Store help

[rickjames]

Afternoon.

 

We've four iPads that I need to enroll out to our reception classes in the next few days. Only problem/query I have is regarding Apps being installed...

 

We want to manage everything app installation via Meraki, no exceptions; teacher requests app, we push it out. We don't want pupils/staff being able to install apps by themselves. Going through the initial stage of creating a Profile on Apple Configurator I uncheck the 'Allow installing Apps' option and it just removes the app store entirely, meaning I can't even push apps out via Meraki.

 

From other people's experiences whats the best way to deal with it?

[fairm010]

No idea sorry. We push our apps out through Apple Configurator with "Allow installing Apps" disabled.

[rickjames]

I'd do that but don't really want teachers coming up to me, me plugging it in and going again; also when I do that so far it wipes the Meraki Config profile and I have to enroll it again.

 

What about Apple ID's? Currently I've been using just my own and we have an IT Admin one associated with the VPP. As each ID requires credit card information (to my understanding) I'm just fearful of the bursar going crazy should something accidental occur.

[fairm010]

I have two Apple ID's. One is used by iTunes on the Mac and the other it the VPP one. No one but me has access to it, so nothing can go wrong financial wise. We use GoCabbies here which sync & charge 16 at a time which is great.

[rickjames]

Right, think I've got it under control for now. Was getting bugged by it asking for a passcode before noticing I'd clicked on that on Meraki by mistake.

 

This is one hell of a headache to get around first time...

[fairm010]

It is a nightmare first time but once they're all out, and only come to back to you once a term for iOS updates / App updates / New app installs it so easy. I just wish you could remove the "Settings" app. Roll on iOS9 hopefully!