MDM Fundamentals

Declarative Device Management: What Apple’s new MDM model changes for IT Declarative device management (DDM) is Apple’s modern approach to managing devices, in which each device enforces its own policy autonomously instead of waiting for commands from a management server. It is a structural change to how Mobile Device Management (MDM)... By Vlad Bodea Aug 28, 2026

Windows Autopilot vs Traditional Imaging: Which Provisioning Model should IT use? Windows PC provisioning in 2026 is a three-model decision, not a two-model decision. The first model is Windows Autopilot classic, which has been Microsoft’s zero-touch enrollment story since 2017. The second is Windows Autopilot device preparation, a re-architected next-generation approach... By Vlad Bodea Jul 31, 2026

What MDM remote control can and cannot do across Android, Windows, iOS, and macOS MDM remote control means what an IT admin can do on a managed device from the admin console, without physically holding the device. That capability sounds uniform, but in practice it is deeply asymmetric across operating systems. Windows and macOS... By Vlad Bodea Jul 18, 2026

Mac device management: what changes when you manage macOS with MDM macOS was built consumer-first. Every Mac ships ready for one person to own, set up, and control it completely. Enterprise management sits atop that consumer foundation through Apple’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) framework, so managing a Mac is meaningfully different... By Victor Antiu Jun 29, 2026

Linux device management: why traditional MDM often falls short Linux device management does not work the way device management works on Apple or Android hardware, and pretending otherwise leads teams to the wrong tools. Apple builds a Mobile Device Management (MDM) protocol directly into macOS and iOS. Google builds... By Victor Antiu Jun 26, 2026

Windows device management: What MDM can replace and what it cannot Windows device management has two parallel lineages, and choosing between them is the central decision for any IT team managing Windows 10 or Windows 11 fleets. The legacy lineage uses Active Directory domain join, Group Policy, and Configuration Manager (formerly... By Victor Antiu Jun 24, 2026

Android Enterprise MDM: what it is and how enrollment works Android Enterprise is Google’s framework for managing Android devices in organizations. It is not an MDM product you buy from Google. It is the set of APIs, management modes, and enrollment methods that Mobile Device Management (MDM) vendors build on... By Daniel Gherghescu Jun 22, 2026

Choosing an MDM for Apple Device Management in 2026: what IT teams need to know The rules for managing Apple devices changed in 2026. In March 2026, Apple announced Apple Business, a single free platform at business.apple.com that consolidated Apple Business Manager, Apple Business Essentials, and Apple Business Connect, with availability beginning April 14, 2026.... By savellabteam Jun 17, 2026

What Mobile Device Management Should Be Able to Do — The Complete Capabilities Checklist Mobile device management (MDM) should be able to enroll devices at scale, enforce security policies over the air, distribute and manage applications, monitor device health in real time, and execute remote actions like lock and wipe — all from a... By Daniel Gherghescu Apr 1, 2026

What Is Mobile Device Management (MDM)? — A Complete Guide Mobile Device Management (MDM) is software that lets IT teams centrally enroll, configure, secure, and support mobile devices — smartphones, tablets, laptops, and ruggedized endpoints — over the air. MDM works by installing a lightweight agent or using native OS... By Sonnet Gomes Mar 31, 2026