macOS Guide V: Deploy Apps
Add an Application
Matrix42 allows you to add *pkg files for macOS devices and deploy application via the Volume Purchase Program. Please refer to our Management Guide Part IV: App Portal
In order to deploy applications you need to do the following general steps:
- Add Enterprise application to the Silverback App Portal
- Assign public and internal apps to device Tags
ADD Package
- Please refer first to Application Guide Part V: Add macOS Application
- Navigate to App Portal
- Select the device type macOS in secondary menu bar below
- Click on New Application’
- Enter a Name for the Application
- Enter a Description (optional)
- Upload the *.pkg file
- Upload the *.plist file
| Setting | Configuration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | e.g. Empirum Agent | The display name of the application being added. |
| Description | e.g. Emprium Agent will create a unique hybrid management scenario for macOS devices. | The description of the application to display. Will be displayed in App Portal in Silverback. |
| PKG File | Choose File | Upload your *.ppkg |
| PLIST File | Choose File | Upload your mandatory corresponding manifest PLIST file. Please refer to Create a PLIST for Enterprise Applications on macOS for additional information |
ASSIGN Package
- In the main menu bar select Tag
- Edit the macOS system tag by clicking on the ‘Edit’ icon on the right side.
- You are now in the ‘Definition’ tabs on the left side. Ensure that ‘Apps’ is enabled on the right side.
- On the left tab bar switch to ‘Apps’.
- Select the Applications you want to add to the Tag.
- Click on ‘Add Selected Apps’.
- Click Save & Close
NEXT STEPS
- Collect additional information with our Management Guide Part III: App Portal
- Learn how to deploy the Unified Endpoint Management Agent
- Check out our Apple Deployment Programs Integration
- Check out our Silverback Administrator Guide or Management Guide
- Check out Silverback Web Settings Guide