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Important Update: Device Management Requirements
- In accordance with the TSUS Technologies Prohibited by Regulation Policy, all state-issued mobile devices at Texas State University are required to be managed to protect university data.
- Licenses for Mobile Device Management (MDM) powered by Jamf Pro will be funded by the Division of IT for use on department-owned iPhones and iPads.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to protect University data by:
- Preventing the Installation of Prohibited Technologies: Ensures that unauthorized or harmful applications cannot be installed on devices.
- Creating Remote Management Capabilities: Allows the university to remotely wipe or uninstall compromised devices, protecting sensitive information.
- Allowing Secure Configurations: Ensures devices are set up with secure baseline settings.
What is Jamf?
Apple iPads and iPhones are the university standard for mobile devices. Jamf is a comprehensive mobile device management (MDM) system specifically designed for Apple devices, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV.
What does this mean for you?
- Department Responsibility: It is the department’s responsibility to submit the necessary forms (listed below) to set up local administration and ensure all their devices are enrolled.
- New Device Enrollment: All new Apple iOS or iPadOS devices must be enrolled in Jamf. Most will be auto enrolled upon receipt, but if not, contact ITAC.
- Existing Devices: If you have existing Apple iOS or iPadOS devices, they must also be enrolled in Jamf. If they are not enrolled, please contact ITAC.
- Device Visibility Issues: If you already have devices enrolled in Jamf but cannot see them, we typically just need to assign the device to your Jamf Site to quickly correct this.
- App Management: All apps for enrolled devices must be channeled through Jamf. This is required for both security and functionality.
Visit the Jamf Pro website to learn more about Mobile Device Management.