Video: Overview on Managed Configuration for iOS (4257344)

For an overview on Managed Configuration for iOS within KACE Cloud, please view the video and accompanying steps below.

Managed Configuration

Managed configuration lets an admin configure settings before apps are deployed to devices.

When adding an app to the library, KACE Cloud will identify any AppConfig.xmlfiles and enable configuration of designated key values. An admin can then access the 'Edit Settings' function for that specific app. All apps with managed configuration capabilities are represented with a gear icon in the library.

Upload AppConfig.xml File

Apps that do not provide a discoverable AppConfig.xml file during upload to KACE Cloud may still offer the file, but it will need to be retrieved by an admin and uploaded manually. An admin can also create an AppConfig.xml file  and upload it manually for a specific app.

Note: When creating an AppConfig.xml file, KACE Cloud supports the following variables when specifying configuration: %user.emailaddress%, %user.fullname%, %user.username%, $userid$, %device_uuid%, $device_uuid$.

Once the file is located or created:

1. Select the Libraries tab in top navigation.
2. Click the Apps icon.
3. Select an existing app to add the file.
4. Click the Upload AppConfig.xml button.
5. Locate the xml file on the machine, then click Open.

When the upload process completes, the gear icon will show up next to the app in the library list, indicating that managed configuration is enabled.

Add App to Device

1. Select the Devices tab in top navigation.
2. Select one or more device names from the list.
3. In the right panel, choose Apps.
   • The default list will show all apps currently on the selected device or devices.
   • The list can be sorted to show only KACE-managed apps.
4. To add an app, click Add New.

There are three ways to add new apps:

Choose from App Library

1. Select one or more apps from the App Library list.
2. Click Install on Device.

Upload from System

1. Click Upload.
2. Browse or drag and drop App Package Files.
3. Click Upload and Install on Device.

Import from Store

1. Click Import from Store.
2. Search for apps by keyword or store URL.
3. Select one or more apps.
4. Click Import and Install on Device.

Note: Both free App Store apps and internal (enterprise) apps are supported for iOS and Android devices.

Note: The auto deploy option is a helpful automation tool for device admins. To ensure an app is automatically deployed to all devices enrolled in the future, check this box during the set-up process.

Add New App to Library

1. Select the Libraries tab in top navigation.
2. Click the Apps icon.
3. Click Add New.

There are two ways to access new apps:

Upload from System

1. Click Upload in top navigation.
2. Browse or drag and drop App Package Files.
3. Click Add.

Import from Store

1. Click Import from Store in top navigation.
2. Search for apps by keyword or store URL.
3. Select one or more apps.
4. Click Add.

Edit App Settings in Library

1. Select the Libraries tab in top navigation.
2. Click the Apps icon.
3. Select an existing app to edit settings.
4. In the right panel, click Edit Settings.
5. Edit available settings, then click Save.

Note: Until an AppConfig.xml file is added to KACE Cloud for a specific app, the Edit Settings function cannot be enabled. Some apps do not automatically provide a discoverable AppConfig.xml file, but the file may still be available from the developer. In this case, the file will need to be located by an admin and uploaded manually. An admin can also create an AppConfig.xml file and upload it manually for a specific app.

Note: Any updates to an app’s settings will be pushed to all devices where the app has previously been installed.

Remove App(s) from Device

1. Select the Devices tab in top navigation.
2. Select one or more devices from the list.
3. Select Apps in the right panel.
4. Select one or more apps to remove.
5. Click Remove, then Confirm.

Remove App(s) from Library

1. Select the Libraries tab in top navigation.
2. Click the Apps icon.
3. Select one or more apps from the library list.
4. Click Remove, then Confirm.

Caution: This action will remove apps from the library, but the apps will remain installed on any device where they were previously deployed.

View Device(s) with Specific App Installed

1. Select the Libraries tab in top navigation.
2. Click the Apps icon.
3. Select an app from the library list.
4. In the right panel, click View Devices.