1. An overview of some of the tools available to manage iOS devices as well assome interesting new innovations to plug iPads into existing Windows ActiveDirectory environements.iPhone Configuration Utility (Free) - Build profiles for any iOS device. Availablefor PC and Mac.Apple Configurator - Prepare devices for distribution to users, supervisedevices that need to maintain a standard configuration, and update up to 30devices iOS in one hit.iTunes - still a useful tool to roll out a standard image and sync apps to anumber of devices until Volume Purchase Programme is available in the UK

2. Apples Profile Manager - included with Mac OS X Lion ServerMeraki - Cloud based profile managements and free!Jamf Software - Casper Suite - Licensed productAbsolute Manage from Absolute Software - Licenses productProfile Manager delivers simple yet powerful ways to set up and remotelymanage Mac systems running OS X Lion as well as iOS devices such as iPad,iPhone, and iPod touch.

3. Profile Manager simplifies creation of user accounts for mail, calendars,contacts, and chat; enforcement of restrictions through Mobile DeviceManagement; PIN and password policies; and more.Integrated with the Apple Push Notification service, Profile Manager canautomatically send out updated configurations wirelessly over the air.Profile Manager also gives users access to a self-service web portal, wherethey can download and install new configuration profiles. They can use thisweb portal to perform tasks such as clearing passcodes and remotely lockingor wiping devices that are lost or stolen.Profile Manager can be configured using the Server app.

4. With a web-based administration console, Profile Manager enablesmanagement from any modern web browser. Administrators can defineprofile settings for individual users, groups, devices, and groups of devices. Forgroup-based management, Profile Manager easily integrates with directoryservices such as Open Directory, Active Directory, and LDAP.A Configuration Profile allows an administrator to configure account, policyrestriction as well as other settings.

5. Profile Manager also allows an administrator to view a rich set of data abouteach device including: device information such as model and serial number networking information such as MAC address and roaming status a list of applications that are installed on the device; compliance and security settingsFor group-based management, Profile Manager easily integrates withdirectory services such as Open Directory, Active Directory, and LDAP.

6. To simplify profile deployment, Profile Manager includes a portal where userscan download and install new configuration profiles for their Mac, iPad,iPhone, or iPod touch.Users access this portal within a browser to manage their passcode, set theboot password for their Mac, or remotely lock and/or wipe devices that havebeen lost or stolen.

7. With Profile Manager, devices can be enrolled over the air and do not requireto be physically tethered.Profile Manager utilizes the Apple Push Notification Service to ensureimmediate and secure notifications to the devices.And the User portal allows administrators to allow users a self-servicemechanism to enroll their devices, download profiles and even remotely lock,wipe or set a firmware password on their devices.With a web-based administration console, Profile Manager enablesmanagement from any modern web browser.Profile Manager simplifies creation of user accounts for mail, calendars,contacts, and chat; enforcement of restrictions through Mobile DeviceManagement; PIN and password policies; and more.Profile Manager also gives users access to a self-service web portal, wherethey can download and install new configuration profiles. They can use thisweb portal to perform tasks such as clearing passcodes and remotely lockingor wiping devices that are lost or stolen.And Profile Manager also allows an administrator to view a rich set of dataabout each device.

8. File Sharing for iPad using Foldr is designed to dramatically simplify access toand saving of documents on iPad. No longer must users tether syncdocuments to and from the iPad using iTunes.Users can then access their files directly on their iPad within applications suchas Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Good Reader, or any WebDAV enabledapplication.

9. Users can access files stored in their home directories on the server. Or accessgroup folders that they have access to.Files can be copied from the server to their iPad. Or they can save their filesfrom their iPad to the server.

10. The web interface for Foldr, which can be accessed from any modern webbrowser including Internet Explorer 7 and above as well as Firefox, Chromeand Safari.Users log in using their existing Active Directory username and password. Theweb interface is all wrapped in SSL so is encrypted and secure.The users home folder is made available as well as any shares that they haveaccess to based on permissions.They can drag and drop files to and from the web interface (unless usingInternet Explorer).You can also stream video directly from the server on a mobile device.

11. From the web interface of Foldr you can also share files to other users on theschool network or publicly to users outside of the school networkSet the amount of time before the link expires if at all...

12. And then youll be given a link to pass on to colleagues, post on the VLE orWiki and a QR code that can then be printed or made available for mobileusers around the campus.If someone follows a public link they will be directed to a site allowing themto download the file.

13. If they follow a link to a private file they will be prompted to enter their ownusername and password before they can download the file.Foldr delivers wireless file sharing for iPad using your existing Windowsinfrastructre

14. OS X Server makes it easy for groups to collaborate and communicatethrough their own wiki-powered intranet website complete with groupcalendar and blog.With OS X Lion Server, groups are able to set up their own wiki-poweredwebsite to facilitate and enhance their collaboration and communications.They can create and edit wikis and individual pages, tag and cross-referencematerial, upload files and images, create tables, and add comments. Andbecause the wiki is accessible from a browser, team members can always beon the same page.

15. Its simple to share files on a wiki. Each wiki has a document repository whereusers can upload their files, preview documents, or download files to theirlocal computer.The Wiki calendar allows members to view upcoming milestones as as well asgroup meetings.

16. New features in the Lion Server Wiki include:New page editor: easier than ever for users to customize the content of theirwiki: add hyperlinks and links between pages; change formatting; insertcustom HTML, tables, movies, and images; and upload attachments.Document sharing: simple and easy way to share files on a wiki. Each wiki hasa document repository where users can upload their files, previewdocuments, or download files to their local computer.Email notifications: when a page has been updated or comments have beenadded, email notifications can be automatically sent to wiki users. Multiplechange notices are sent in a single mail message every couple of hours.People browser: each user can have their own page where they can sharedocuments and web pages. The People Browser allows for easy navigationand discovery of these pages.