Add an ability to deliver any type of file to the device
I have been writing scripts that export files (company logos, custom apps without signatures, etc) from base64 encoded strings and while it works it is tedious to do.
It would be nice to have a form on the admin portal where we can upload a file or set of files (of any type) and specify the file path where we would like those files to be deployed on the managed device.
The Add Media function already has pdf and epub covered here, but this would dramatically expand the delivery capabilities of the MDM.
Rob
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Adam
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Thanks for the suggestion. At a quick glance, this seems way more involved though than it needs to be (building a package, creating a build-info file, etc). All this to push out say a single config, Word file, or folder of documents. I'll take a deeper dive when I can though.
I admit, it's been like 15 years since I was last involved in being a sysadmin, and MDM really wasn't a thing back then. Everything was on the LAN and we managed devices with Apple Remote Desktop. But even then, we had a simple button to copy an item and send it out to managed devices. I could go that route, but it doesn't help when devices are remote. I find it hard to believe this functionality isn't needed/wanted anymore that it isn't included as an option in the system.
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Loïc
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Maybe you want look at https://github.com/munki/munki-pkg
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Adam
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I would like the ability to deploy individual files or folders to our Mac devices.
Sometimes an app has an additional config file that needs deployed to make it work. We also use PDQ Connect in our environment, and that allows for us to can create packages that contain .msi, .exe, or PowerShell or CMD scripts, then also have the option to attach additional files to use in the package (see screenshot).
Also, there are times where we may just need to send a file/folder to all devices. Something else besides an app, profile, or script. A simple option to deploy files would be a huge help.
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Nils Al
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This!!!
Would be awesome for deploying configs, settings, e-mail signatures etc.
It is possible to deploy files via munki packages but its very tiresome... -
Anonymous
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Currently the media catalog only allows epub and pdf documents. It would be great to have the ability to upload videos directy to the iPad media catalog. Our use cases are for how to setup things that the iPad is specifically used for. We have other methods but this would be quite helpful so that users do not have to rely on a network connection if they are without one.
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Cedric Battendier
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Apple Configurator 2 when adding documents it picks up what apps are installed and you are able to add documents to that particular app.
In my case, we are using Filemaker Go and we have manuals to go into the app. Having the ability to upload manuals straight to said app via the MDM would be AMAZING!!