Apple Using Configuration Profiles for Enterprise iPad Applications

iPad in the Enterprise

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iPad at Work

With support for secure access to corporate networks, directories, and Microsoft Exchange, iPad is ready to go to work. For detailed information about using iPad in business go to www.apple.com/ipad/business.

Using Configuration Profiles

If you’re in an enterprise environment, you may be able to set up accounts and other items on iPad by installing a configuration profile. Configuration profiles let your administrator set up your iPad to use the information systems at your company, school, or organization. For example, a configuration profile might set up your iPad to access the Microsoft Exchange servers at work, so iPad can access your Exchange email, calendars, and contacts.

A simple configuration profile can configure many different settings on iPad. For example, a configuration profile can set up your Microsoft Exchange account, VPN account, and certificates for secure access to your company’s network and information. A configuration profile may also turn on Passcode Lock, which requires you to create and enter a passcode for using iPad.

Your administrator may distribute configuration profiles either by email, by putting them on a secure webpage, or by installing them directly on iPad for you. Your administrator may have you install a profile that ties your iPad to a mobile device management server, which allows your administrator to configure your settings remotely.

Installing configuration profiles:

1On iPad, open the email message or download the configuration profiles from the website your administrator provides.

2For each configuration profile, tap the profile, then tap Install.

3Enter passwords and other information that’s requested.

Important: You may be asked whether a configuration profile is trusted. If in doubt, ask your administrator before installing the configuration profile.

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