Deploying iOS Applications to macOS Devices Using FileWave

What

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When/Why

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Catalyst apps. These applications are built to operate seamlessly across Apple’s ecosystem. By associating iOS application filesets canwith nowmacOS bedevices, associatedyou can:

• Expand Application Availability: Provide users with access to a wider range of applications that were previously limited to iOS devices.
• Streamline Deployment: Manage and deploy applications to both iOS and macOS devices using a single fileset, reducing administrative overhead.
• Maintain Consistency: Ensure that users have a consistent experience across different devices by providing the same applications on both platforms.

Why This Feature Matters

Apple’s introduction of macOS versions that support iOS applications (starting with macOS 11 Big Sur on Apple Silicon devices) has blurred the lines between the two operating systems. Leveraging this capability within FileWave allows organizations to:

• Maximize Resource Utilization: Utilize existing iOS application licenses for compatible macOS devices, optimizing licensing costs.
• Enhance Productivity: Equip users with essential applications regardless of the device they are using.
• Simplify Management: Centralize application management for iOS and macOS devices, making it easier to track deployments and updates.

How

Prerequisites

Before deploying iOS applications to macOS devicesdevices, ;ensure ifthe bothfollowing conditions are met:

• Compatible macOS Devices: Devices must be running macOS 11 Big Sur or later and be equipped with Apple Silicon (M1 chip or newer), which supports running iOS applications.
• Compatible Applications: The iOS application must be available on the Mac App Store and devicecompatible with macOS devices.
• Licenses: Sufficient licenses must be available for the application through Apple School Manager (ASM) or Apple Business Manager (ABM).

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• License Availability: Ensure that there are compatible,enough licenses available for the deployment. If licenses are exhausted, the application will benot installed,install ason longadditional asdevices.
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• Deployment licenseStatus: Use the FileWave Admin console to monitor the deployment status and confirm successful installations.
• Compatibility Issues: If the application fails to install, verify that it is available.
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