iPhone in Business

Resources

Explore the resources below to understand how to use, integrate and support iPhone in business environments.

Technology Overviews

All Deployment Scenarios

A consolidated PDF with all of the deployment scenarios below.

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Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

Overview of how iPhone communicates with your Microsoft Exchange Server via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.

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Standards-based Services

Summary of support for the IMAP mail protocol, LDAP directory services, and CalDAV calendaring and CardDAV contacts protocols in iOS.

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Virtual Private Networks

Explains supported VPN capabilities of iOS via the built-in VPN client or through third-party applications from Juniper and Cisco.

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Wi-Fi

Introduction to the support of industry-standard wireless network protocols, including WPA2 Enterprise built into iOS.

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Certificates

Overview of usage of certificates in iOS including secure authentication and encrypted communication.

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Security

Explains how iPhone protects against unauthorised access, safeguards data at rest and enables secure access to corporate services.

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Mobile Device Management

Overview of the Mobile Device Management capabilities of iOS, including the ability to securely enrol, wirelessly configure, monitor compliance and remotely wipe or lock managed devices.

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Deployment Guides

Exchange ActiveSync and iOS Devices

Overview of how iPhone communicates with your Microsoft Exchange Server via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.

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VPN Server Configuration for iOS Devices

Describes how to configure a VPN server for use with iOS.

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Over-the-Air Profile Delivery and Configuration

Describes how to build a server that generates profiles and delivers them to iPhone devices over the air.

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Distributing Enterprise Applications for iOS Devices

Describes over-the-air installation of iPhone applications in an enterprise setting.

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iOS Configuration Profile Reference

Describes the property list keys used in iOS Configuration Profiles.

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iPhone Configuration Utility

Describes how to use iPhone Configuration Utility to create Configuration Profiles.

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Deploying iTunes for iOS Devices

Explains how to deploy iTunes in an enterprise environment and provides settings and restrictions you may specify.

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App resources

Accelerator Guide

A guide for understanding the process for developing an in-house app for your organisation.

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Essential Apps for Business

A collection of business apps for common business tasks.

Starter Kit Distributing and Accessing Files Capturing Ideas, Notes and Tasks Preparing and Delivering Presentations Collaborate Anywhere Analyse Business Data Tap Into Your Network

Additional Resources

Enterprise Support

Download the iPhone Configuration Utility, read knowledge base articles and participate in enterprise user discussions.

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AppleCare OS Support

Provides enterprise-level incident support for system components, network configuration and administration integration into heterogeneous environments and other technical issues.

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iPhone Direct Service Programme

Provides access to Apple’s online Global Service Exchange system, enabling organisations to save time by directly ordering a replacement iPhone or in-box accessory and exchanging it for the failed iPhone or accessory at their service location.

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iPhone 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 Windows

Development Resources

Apply to the iOS Enterprise Developer Program to start building and deploying your own iPhone applications to employees.

iOS Developer Program

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iOS SDK

Download the free SDK

iPhone in Business on iTunes

Explore and subscribe to the latest iPhone business tips, tricks, testimonials, demos, podcasts and deployment resources.

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