It offers complete lifecycle management, including inventory/asset management, system deployments, software rollouts and patch management, software license auditing and control, and remote control for end-user support needs. 1: JAMF Casper SuiteĬasper Suite is an Apple-specific solution that integrates with Apple's global enterprise support services.
Be sure to also check out InfoWorld's IT guide to managing Macs in the OS X Lion era, as well as our overview of 22 essential Mac tools for IT admins. Here we have gathered 12 tried-and-true Mac management tools for IT organizations looking to maintain Macs in a business environment. Which one is best for your organization will depend on your needs and existing infrastructure. Some specialize in providing specific enterprise features, such as client management, mass deployment, and patch management, while others offer a more integrated set of tools for one-stop shopping. The good news is that there are some very good and significantly more scalable solutions to fill the void.
This has become a larger concern now that Apple has moved out of the enterprise hardware market and has refocused its Mac OS X Server on the small-business community. One of the biggest issues with Apple tools in enterprise environments is scalability. But to move Macs beyond a departmental setting, IT will often find it necessary to look to third parties for help. Apple does, of course, offer tools for deploying, configuring, and managing Macs. The knock on managing Macs in business environments has long been Apple's ambivalent attitude toward providing significant enterprise support.