Explore the resources below to understand how to use, integrate, and support iPad in business environments.
Technology Overviews
All Deployment Scenarios
A consolidated PDF with all of the deployment scenarios below.
Download PDFMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync
Overview of how iPad communicates with your Microsoft Exchange Server via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
Download PDFStandards-based Services
Summary of support for the IMAP mail protocol, LDAP directory services, and CalDAV calendaring and CardDAV contacts protocols in iOS.
Download PDFVirtual Private Networks
Explains supported VPN capabilities of iOS via the built-in VPN client or through third-party applications from Juniper and Cisco.
Download PDFWi-Fi
Introduction to the support of industry standard wireless network protocols, including WPA2 Enterprise built into iOS.
Download PDFCertificates
Overview of usage of certificates in iOS including secure authentication and encrypted communication.
Download PDFSecurity
Explains how iPad protects against unauthorized access, safeguards data at rest, and enables secure access to corporate services.
Download PDFApple Configurator
Overview of Apple Configurator and how it can be used to mass configure iOS devices.
Download PDFMobile Device Management
Overview of the Mobile Device Management capabilities of iOS including the ability to securely enroll, wirelessly configure, monitor compliance, and remotely wipe or lock managed devices.
Download PDFDeployment Guides
Exchange ActiveSync and iOS Devices
Overview of how iPad communicates with your Microsoft Exchange Server via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
View the GuideVPN Server Configuration for iOS Devices
Describes how to configure a VPN server for use with iOS.
View the GuideOver-the-Air Profile Delivery and Configuration
Describes how to build a server that generates profiles and delivers them to iPad devices over-the-air.
View the GuideDistributing Enterprise Applications for iOS Devices
Describes over-the-air installation of iPad applications in an enterprise setting.
View the GuideApple Configurator Help Guide
Explains how to use Apple Configurator to mass configure, supervise and assign devices.
View the GuideiOS Configuration Profile Reference
Describes the property list keys used in iOS Configuration Profiles.
View the GuideConfiguration Utility
Describes how to use the Configuration Utility to create Configuration Profiles.
View the GuideDeploying iTunes for iOS Devices
Explains how to deploy iTunes in an enterprise environment and provides settings and restrictions you may specify.
View the GuideApp resources
Accelerator Guide
A guide for understanding the process for developing an In-house app for your organization.
Download PDFEssential Apps for Business
A collection of business apps for common business tasks.
Starter Kit Distributing and Accessing Files Capturing Ideas, Notes and Tasks Preparing and Delivering Presentations Collaborate Anywhere Analyze Business Data Tap Into Your Network Create and Edit Business Documents Customer Relationship Management Manage Transactions Anywhere Manage Travel and Expenses Time and Billing Create and Sign FormsiPad at Work
Short workflow descriptions of how to accomplish business tasks with iPad.
Presentations Mobile Meetings Taking Notes Collaboration Accessing and Managing Documents Business Intelligence Customer Relationship Management Edit Office Documents Sales Transactions Business ProcessesAdditional Resources
Enterprise Support
Download the Configuration Utility, read knowledge base articles, and participate in enterprise user discussions.
Learn moreAppleCare OS Support
Provides enterprise-level incident support for system components, network configuration and administration integration into heterogeneous environments and other technical issues.
Learn moreiOS Direct Service Program
Provides access to Apple’s online Global Service Exchange system, enabling organizations to save time by directly ordering a replacement iPhone or in-box accessory and exchanging it for the failed iPhone or accessory at their service location.
Learn moreApple Configurator
An OS X app that makes it easy for anyone to mass configure and deploy iOS devices.
Learn moreiPhone Configuration Utility
A desktop application for IT administrators to easily create, maintain, and sign configuration profiles.
iPhone configuration utility
for Mac OS X
iPhone configuration utility
for Windows
Development Resources
Apply to the iOS Enterprise Developer Program to start building and deploying your own iPad applications to employees.
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iOS Developer ProgramLearn more and apply |
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iOS SDKDownload the free SDK |
@Work: Apps for Business
Explore best-in-class apps for business in the iTunes App Store @Work business room.
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Browse content in iTunes |
