Hands on: Configuring an iPad fleet
The iPad is finding its way into businesses and schools. But how does the IT department deploy hundreds of devices that don't work with traditional enterprise tools?
Apple's attempt at its own answer is the 'Configurator' tool, which quietly slipped out during all the hoopla of the latest iPad and Apple TV releases. It provides a simple interface for profile creation and deployment and makes it a little easier to set up a fleet of iPads.
Apple has of late provided enterprise deployment resources that support over-the-air profile delivery so that email, network configuration and device security are covered. However, application deployment has until now required other solutions such as the Casper Suite. This Configurator tool could more or less negate the need for these third party tools, once Apple gets its act together on introducing volume licensing to the Australian market.
