As many of our staff Mac users are aware, LTDS is in the process of deploying AirWatch, a mobile device management (MDM) solution that the University uses to administrate Macs around campus. Moving to AirWatch allows us to remotely manage our Mac computers through a central online console. Through this console, we’re able to:
- See the current owner of a computer
- Read information about the model to inform hardware replacements
- View the OS version to ensure that everyone is using a currently supported macOS
- Deploy applications
- Assign profiles to computers that enforce specified policies, like FileVault encryption
- Lock the device should it ever become lost or stolen
- Provide an App Catalog in the Dock from which you can install on-demand applications as desired
If you have any questions about or issues with AirWatch, please let us know.