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You can set up an Apple ID without a credit card. There us now a payment option of none. If you are setting up the apple ids for people you can only create about 15 in any 20-30 minute period from the same IPZ address unless you get apple in the states to whitelist your address. If you have any overseas pupils and they bring a non uk Apple ID with them you can't also deploy apps via code or VPP token as they can usually only be redeemed in the UK store ( we have overseas borders). There's nothing in apples software to stop you using a single Apple ID (yet ) but it's against their rules - although it's difficult to tie them down on numbers, they mention 5 devices per Apple ID on the phone. Using one I'd sends the wrong signals to the pupils and will result in problems getting support from apple. Meraki is a free MDM for small numbers of devices (<100). Lightspeed or air watch seem to be the market leaders but can be pricy. Biggest tip - get strong cases. Pref a griffin or similar.

Looking for feedback on this management software. We have a small team and I'm looking for a set of integrated tools to do the grunt work. Considering burconix, cse, rm cc4, sccm. I know with enough time and a bit of trial and error we could probably write some GPOs ourselves but I think there's value in opting for a tried and tested solution to get us up and running quickly and with fewer hiccups. Constructive advice welcomed. Thanks