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Mobile Device Management (MDM): How to Choose and Install It?
When considering a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution for your device fleet, it’s crucial to take certain key criteria into account. In this article, we’ll explore the three main factors you should consider to make the optimal choice for your MDM. Whether your IT environment consists of Mac, PC, or a combination of both, whether you’re seeking an intuitive solution for simpler management, or you’re evaluating costs, we’ll guide you through these crucial elements so you can make the best decision. In the second part, find out how to easily install an MDM.
HOW TO CHOOSE A MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION? 3 MAIN CRITERIA TO CONSIDER
1. The Operating System Used in the Company
Selecting an IT fleet management software first requires you to consider your needs and assess your current setup: is your device fleet exclusively Mac or PC, or do both operating systems coexist? If you’re in the first case, opt for a single-platform MDM.
If your IT fleet is “mixed” (both OS types present), you’ll need a multi-platform MDM. These solutions are often more recent and support several different OSes. You’ll be able to manage your entire mobile fleet from a single platform.
2. Ease of Use
Ease of use is a particularly important factor for companies without a dedicated IT expert. The goal: to simplify the management of their corporate mobile devices without creating unnecessary complexity. This should materialize as a straightforward, user-friendly platform that allows you to complete various actions easily (such as remotely locking a stolen device). In fact, this is the approach taken by Fleet with its Mobile Device Management platform: providing businesses with an MDM tool that is “comprehensive but not complicated,” designed even for non-technical users.
3. The Cost of a Mobile Device Management Solution
Assess the cost of the MDM solution you want to implement. Pricing typically consists of a fee per device per month. Based on the number of devices you need to enroll, you can quickly estimate your expected budget.
However, the cost of an MDM shouldn’t be seen as a mere “expense.” Given the many benefits (security, simplicity, automation, time-saving, etc.), it’s often one of the best IT investments your company can make.
HOW TO SET UP AN MDM FOR IT MANAGEMENT?
Implementing a Mobile Device Management solution is relatively simple — it’s actually one of its main strengths. Here are the main steps for installing the Fleet MDM:
Step 1: Activate the MDM and select the devices you want to enroll.
Step 2: The device user receives an email with a link to download the Mobile Device Management tool.
Step 3: The user downloads the MDM and confirms the installation via the device’s profile management settings.
Note: With “Zero Touch Deployment,” offered by Fleet MDM, the user doesn’t need to do anything for new or factory-reset Mac computers.
Step 4: Your IT team (whether experts or not) can remotely manage all your company's mobile devices: software configuration, data access, security actions deployment, OS updates.
When onboarding new hires, simply install the MDM on their devices (by adding the terminals to Fleet Cockpit and enabling the MDM option). They instantly benefit from all pre-set configurations relevant to their position.
Key Takeaways
- An MDM solution enables remote management of mobile devices
- Main benefits: ease of use, time savings, automated onboarding/offboarding, device security
- Using an MDM simplifies compliance with cybersecurity certifications like ISO 27001 and SOC2
- Choose a multi-platform tool if your company has different operating systems
- Prioritize a simple, user-friendly platform
- Make sure the platform supports “Zero Touch Deployment”
Startups, SMBs: Want to secure your mobile devices and automate your onboardings? Save time and streamline operations with a Mobile Device Management solution: remote management, automated settings, improved security, better employee experience. Managing your mobile fleet no longer has to be complicated. Quickly and easily install the MDM tool that suits you.
Simplify the management of your mobile devices with Mobile Device Management Fleet. https://fleet.co/premium-support/mdm
