Explore the resources below to understand how to use, integrate, and support iPad in business environments.
Technology Overviews
All Deployment Scenarios
A consolidated document with all of the deployment scenarios below.
Explore the iBook Download the PDFMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync
Overview of how iPad communicates with your Microsoft Exchange Server via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
Download the PDFStandards-based Services
Summary of support for the IMAP mail protocol, LDAP directory services, and CalDAV calendaring and CardDAV contacts protocols in iOS.
Download the PDFVirtual Private Networks
Explains supported VPN capabilities of iOS via the built-in VPN client or through third-party applications from Juniper and Cisco.
Download the PDFWi-Fi
Introduction to the support of industry standard wireless network protocols, including WPA2 Enterprise built into iOS.
Download the PDFCertificates
Overview of usage of certificates in iOS including secure authentication and encrypted communication.
Download the PDFSecurity Introduction
Explains how iPad protects against unauthorized access, safeguards data at rest, and enables secure access to corporate services.
Download the PDFApple Configurator
Overview of Apple Configurator and how it can be used to mass configure iOS devices.
Download the PDFMobile Device Management
Overview of the Mobile Device Management capabilities of iOS including the ability to securely enroll, wirelessly configure, monitor compliance, and remotely wipe or lock managed devices.
Download the PDFDeployment Guides
Exchange ActiveSync and iOS Devices
Overview of how iPad communicates with your Microsoft Exchange Server via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
View the GuideVPN Server Configuration for iOS Devices
Describes how to configure a VPN server for use with iOS.
View the GuideOver-the-Air Profile Delivery and Configuration
Describes how to build a server that generates profiles and delivers them to iPad devices over-the-air.
View the GuideDistributing Enterprise Applications for iOS Devices
Describes over-the-air installation of iPad applications in an enterprise setting.
View the GuideApple Configurator Help Guide
Explains how to use Apple Configurator to mass configure, supervise and assign devices.
View the GuideiOS Configuration Profile Reference
Describes the property list keys used in iOS Configuration Profiles.
View the GuideConfiguration Utility
Describes how to use the Configuration Utility to create Configuration Profiles.
View the GuideDeploying iTunes for iOS Devices
Explains how to deploy iTunes in an enterprise environment and provides settings and restrictions you may specify.
View the GuideApp resources
@Work - Apps for Business
Explore best-in-class apps for business in the iTunes App Store @Work business collection.
Learn moreiPad How To’s
Subscribe to this how-to podcast series featuring built-in and commercial apps for business.
Learn moreGetting Started Guide
Self-paced, app discovery guide featuring business apps from the App Store.
Download the PDFVolume Purchase Program Guide
Buy apps in volume and equip your organization with apps that make users even more productive.
Download the PDFEssential Apps for Business
A collection of business apps for common business tasks.
Starter Kit Analyze Business Data Capturing Ideas, Notes and Tasks Collaborate Anywhere Create and Edit Business Documents Create and Sign Forms Customer Relationship Management Distributing and Accessing Files Manage Transactions Anywhere Manage Travel and Expenses Preparing and Delivering Presentations Tap Into Your Network Time and BillingiPad at Work
Read about how to be more productive at work with iPad and great apps for business in these knowledge briefs.
Explore the iBook Accessing and Managing Documents Business Intelligence Business Processes Collaboration Customer Relationship Management Edit Office Documents Presentations Mobile Meetings Sales Transactions Taking NotesConfiguration Resources
Apple Configurator
An OS X app that makes it easy for anyone to mass configure and deploy iOS devices.
Learn moreiPhone Configuration Utility
A desktop application for IT administrators to easily create, maintain, and sign configuration profiles.
iPhone configuration utility for Mac OS X iPhone configuration utility for WindowsSupport Resources
Enterprise Support
Download the Configuration Utility, read knowledge base articles, and participate in enterprise user discussions.
AppleCare OS Support
Provides enterprise-level incident support for IT teams responsible for networking, configuration, and troubleshooting iOS devices. Learn more
iOS Direct Service Program
Gives enterprise customers and in-house support teams the ability to order replacement devices on behalf of employees if the devices are under AppleCare Protection. Learn more
Development Resources
iOS Developer Enterprise Program
Apply to the iOS Developer Enterprise Program to start building and deploying your own iPad applications to employees.
Learn more and applyIn-house App Accelerator Guide
A guide for understanding the process for developing an In-house app for your organization. Learn more
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