mdm-device-management
Manage and secure company devices with MDM solutions — enroll macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android devices, enforce security policies, and automate software deployment. Use when setting up device management for a growing team.
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name: mdm-device-management
description: Manage and secure company devices with MDM solutions — enroll macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android devices, enforce security policies, and automate software deployment. Use when setting up device management for a growing team.
license: MIT
---
# Mobile Device Management (MDM) for Startups & Small Teams
A practical guide to enrolling, securing, and managing company devices across
macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android — from zero-touch onboarding to remote wipe.
---
## 1. When to Use MDM
MDM becomes essential when any of the following apply:
- **Team size crosses ~10 people** — manual laptop setup no longer scales.
- **Compliance requirements** — SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, or customer security
questionnaires demand proof that endpoints are encrypted and patched.
- **Remote / hybrid workforce** — you cannot walk over to someone's desk to
fix a configuration or verify disk encryption.
- **Contractor or BYOD devices** — you need a way to separate corporate data
from personal data and revoke access on offboarding.
- **Insurance or investor due diligence** — cyber-insurance carriers and VCs
increasingly ask for evidence of endpoint management.
If you are still under 10 people and everyone is in-office, a simple checklist
plus a configuration management tool (Ansible) may suffice — but plan for MDM
early so enrollment is painless when you scale.
---
## 2. MDM Platform Comparison
| Platform | Best For | Pricing Model | Open Source | Key Strength |
|----------|----------|---------------|-------------|--------------|
| **Jamf Pro** | macOS / iOS fleets | Per-device/yr | No | Deepest Apple integration, DEP/ADE native |
| **Microsoft Intune** | Windows + M365 shops | Bundled w/ M365 E3/E5 | No | Seamless Azure AD + Autopilot |
| **Kandji** | macOS-first startups | Per-device/yr | No | Pre-built compliance templates, fast setup |
| **Mosyle** | Education & SMB Apple | Per-device/yr | No | Apple School/Business Manager integration |
| **Fleet** | Cross-platform, eng-led | Free (OSS) / paid cloud | Yes | osquery-powered, GitOps-friendly, API-first |
| **SimpleMDM** | Small Apple-only teams | Per-device/mo | No | Simple UI, quick onboarding |
### Decision heuristic
```text
if (team < 50 AND engineering-led AND multi-OS):
consider Fleet (open-source, osquery-native)
elif (team is macOS-dominant AND compliance-heavy):
consider Kandji or Jamf
elif (team is Windows-dominant AND already on M365):
consider Intune (likely already licensed)
else:
evaluate Fleet or Kandji based on OS mix
```
---
## 3. Fleet (Open Source MDM) — Self-Hosted Deployment
Fleet is the leading open-source MDM. It uses osquery under the hood and
supports macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
### 3.1 Docker Compose deployment
```yaml
# docker-compose.yml
version: "3.8"
services:
mysql:
image: mysql:8.0
environment:
MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: "${FLEET_MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}"
MYSQL_DATABASE: fleet
MYSQL_USER: fleet
MYSQL_PASSWORD: "${FLEET_MYSQL_PASSWORD}"
volumes:
- mysql-data:/var/lib/mysql
ports:
- "3306:3306"
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD", "mysqladmin", "ping", "-h", "localhost"]
interval: 10s
retries: 5
redis:
image: redis:7-alpine
ports:
- "6379:6379"
fleet:
image: fleetdm/fleet:v4.47.0
depends_on:
mysql:
condition: service_healthy
redis:
condition: service_started
environment:
FLEET_MYSQL_ADDRESS: mysql:3306
FLEET_MYSQL_DATABASE: fleet
FLEET_MYSQL_USERNAME: fleet
FLEET_MYSQL_PASSWORD: "${FLEET_MYSQL_PASSWORD}"
FLEET_REDIS_ADDRESS: redis:6379
FLEET_SERVER_TLS: "true"
FLEET_SERVER_TLS_COMPATIBILITY: modern
FLEET_SERVER_CERT: /tls/fleet.crt
FLEET_SERVER_KEY: /tls/fleet.key
FLEET_LOGGING_JSON: "true"
volumes:
- ./tls:/tls:ro
ports:
- "8080:8080"
volumes:
mysql-data:
```
### 3.2 Initial setup
```bash
# Generate TLS certs (use real certs in production)
mkdir -p tls
openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:4096 -sha256 -days 365 \
-nodes -keyout tls/fleet.key -out tls/fleet.crt \
-subj "/CN=fleet.yourcompany.com"
# Start services
docker compose up -d
# Create admin account
docker compose exec fleet fleet prepare db
docker compose exec fleet fleet setup \
--email admin@yourcompany.com \
--name "IT Admin" \
--password "${FLEET_ADMIN_PASSWORD}" \
--org-name "YourCompany"
```
### 3.3 Enroll a macOS host with fleetctl
```bash
# Install fleetctl
brew install fleetdm/tap/fleetctl
# Authenticate
fleetctl config set --address https://fleet.yourcompany.com:8080
fleetctl login --email admin@yourcompany.com
# Generate an installer package for macOS
fleetctl package --type pkg \
--fleet-url https://fleet.yourcompany.com:8080 \
--enroll-secret "$(fleetctl get enroll-secret)" \
--fleet-certificate tls/fleet.crt
# The .pkg file can be distributed via Apple Business Manager or manually
```
### 3.4 Enroll a Windows host
```powershell
# Download the Fleet osquery MSI installer
fleetctl package --type msi `
--fleet-url https://fleet.yourcompany.com:8080 `
--enroll-secret "$(fleetctl get enroll-secret)" `
--fleet-certificate tls/fleet.crt
# Install silently
msiexec /i fleet-osquery.msi /quiet /norestart
```
### 3.5 osquery policy examples in Fleet
```yaml
# fleet-policies.yml — apply with: fleetctl apply -f fleet-policies.yml
apiVersion: v1
kind: policy
spec:
name: FileVault enabled (macOS)
query: >
SELECT 1 FROM disk_encryption
WHERE user_uuid IS NOT '' AND encrypted = 1;
description: Ensures FileVault disk encryption is enabled.
resolution: "Enable FileVault: System Settings > Privacy & Security > FileVault."
platform: darwin
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: policy
spec:
name: BitLocker enabled (Windows)
query: >
SELECT 1 FROM bitlocker_info
WHERE protection_status = 1;
description: Ensures BitLocker drive encryption is active.
resolution: "Enable BitLocker via Settings > Privacy & Security > Device Encryption."
platform: windows
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: policy
spec:
name: Firewall enabled (macOS)
query: >
SELECT 1 FROM alf WHERE global_state >= 1;
description: macOS Application Layer Firewall must be on.
resolution: "Enable firewall: System Settings > Network > Firewall."
platform: darwin
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: policy
spec:
name: OS up to date (macOS)
query: >
SELECT 1 FROM os_version
WHERE platform = 'darwin' AND major >= 14;
description: Requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.
resolution: "Update macOS via System Settings > General > Software Update."
platform: darwin
```
---
## 4. macOS Enrollment
### 4.1 Apple Business Manager (ABM) / Automated Device Enrollment
```bash
# In ABM (business.apple.com):
# 1. Settings > MDM Servers > Add MDM Server
# 2. Upload the public key from your MDM (Fleet, Jamf, Kandji)
# 3. Download the ABM token and upload it to your MDM
# 4. Assign devices to the MDM server by serial number
# Verify DEP assignment with fleetctl (Fleet)
fleetctl get mdm-apple
```
### 4.2 Manual MDM profile enrollment (non-DEP devices)
```bash
# Generate enrollment profile URL (Fleet example)
fleetctl get enrollment-profile > enrollment.mobileconfig
# Distribute to user — they open the .mobileconfig file
# Then approve in System Settings > Profiles
```
### 4.3 Enforce FileVault via MDM configuration profile
```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN"
"http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>PayloadContent</key>
<array>
<dict>
<key>PayloadType</key>
<string>com.apple.MCX.FileVault2</string>
<key>PayloadIdentifier</key>
<string>com.yourcompany.filevault</string>
<key>PayloadUUID</key>
<string>A1B2C3D4-E5F6-7890-ABCD-EF1234567890</string>
<key>PayloadVersion</key>
<integer>1</integer>
<key>Enable</key>
<string>On</string>
<key>Defer</key>
<true/>
<key>DeferForceAtUserLoginMaxBypassAttempts</key>
<integer>0</integer>
<key>ShowRecoveryKey</key>
<false/>
<key>UseRecoveryKey</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</array>
<key>PayloadDisplayName</key>
<string>FileVault Enforcement</string>
<key>PayloadIdentifier</key>
<string>com.yourcompany.filevault.profile</string>
<key>PayloadType</key>
<string>Configuration</string>
<key>PayloadUUID</key>
<string>F1E2D3C4-B5A6-7890-FEDC-BA0987654321</string>
<key>PayloadVersion</key>
<integer>1</integer>
</dict>
</plist>
```
### 4.4 macOS firewall enforcement
```bash
# Enable firewall via MDM command or script
sudo /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --setglobalstate on
sudo /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --setstealthmode on
sudo /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --setallowsigned enable
```
---
## 5. Windows Enrollment
### 5.1 Azure AD Join + Intune auto-enrollment
```powershell
# Check current join status
dsregcmd /status
# Join Azure AD (user will be prompted for credentials)
Start-Process "ms-settings:workplace"
# Verify Intune enrollment
Get-WmiObject -Namespace "root\cimv2\mdm\dmmap" `
-Class "MDM_DevDetail_Ext01" | Select DeviceID
```
### 5.2 Windows Autopilot hardware hash collection
```powershell
# Collect hardware hash for Autopilot registration
Install-Script -Name Get-WindowsAutoPilotInfo -Force
Get-WindowsAutoPilotInfo -OutputFile C:\temp\autopilot.csv
# Upload autopilot.csv to Intune > Devices > Windows Enrollment > Devices
```
### 5.3 BitLocker enforcement via Group Policy or Intune
```powershell
# Enable BitLocker on the OS drive with TPM
Enable-BitLocker -MountPoint "C:" `
-EncryptionMethod XtsAes256 `
-TpmProtector
# Add a recovery password and back it up to Azure AD
Add-BitLockerKeyProtector -MountPoint "C:" -RecoveryPasswordProtector
BackupToAAD-BitLockerKeyProtector -MountPoint "C:" `
-KeyProtectorId (Get-BitLockerVolume -MountPoint "C:").KeyProtector[1].KeyProtectorId
# Verify encryption status
Get-BitLockerVolume | Select-Object MountPoint, VolumeStatus, EncryptionPercentage
```
### 5.4 Windows Firewall baseline
```powershell
# Ensure all profiles are enabled
Set-NetFirewallProfile -Profile Domain,Public,Private -Enabled True
# Block all inbound by default, allow outbound
Set-NetFirewallProfile -Profile Domain,Public,Private `
-DefaultInboundAction Block `
-DefaultOutboundAction Allow
# Allow specific inbound rules (example: RDP only from VPN subnet)
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Allow RDP from VPN" `
-Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 3389 `
-RemoteAddress 10.0.0.0/8 -Action Allow
```
---
## 6. Security Policies — Cross-Platform
### 6.1 Password / passcode requirements
```xml
<!-- macOS configuration profile — password policy -->
<dict>
<key>PayloadType</key>
<string>com.apple.mobiledevice.passwordpolicy</string>
<key>minLength</key>
<integer>12</integer>
<key>requireAlphanumeric</key>
<true/>
<key>maxInactivity</key>
<integer>5</integer>
<key>maxPINAgeInDays</key>
<integer>90</integer>
</dict>
```
```json
// Intune Windows password policy (JSON for Graph API)
{
"@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.windows10GeneralConfiguration",
"passwordRequired": true,
"passwordMinimumLength": 12,
"passwordRequiredType": "alphanumeric",
"passwordMinutesOfInactivityBeforeScreenTimeout": 5,
"passwordExpirationDays": 90,
"passwordBlockSimple": true
}
```
### 6.2 Screen lock enforcement
```bash
# macOS — require password after sleep/screensaver (via script or profile)
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.screensaver askForPassword -int 1
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.screensaver askForPasswordDelay -int 0
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.screensaver idleTime -int 300
```
```powershell
# Windows — lock screen after 5 minutes of inactivity
powercfg /change monitor-timeout-ac 5
# Registry-based enforcement
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" `
-Name "InactivityTimeoutSecs" -Value 300
```
### 6.3 Encryption enforcement summary
| OS | Tool | Verify Command |
|----|------|----------------|
| macOS | FileVault | `fdesetup status` |
| Windows | BitLocker | `manage-bde -status C:` |
| Linux | LUKS | `lsblk -o NAME,FSTYPE,MOUNTPOINT \| grep crypt` |
| iOS | Native (always-on with passcode) | Managed via MDM profile |
| Android | Native | `adb shell getprop ro.crypto.state` |
---
## 7. Software Deployment
### 7.1 macOS — Homebrew Bundle
```ruby
# Brewfile — deploy via MDM script or Git checkout
tap "homebrew/bundle"
# Core tools
brew "git"
brew "gh"
brew "jq"
brew "wget"
brew "gnupg"
# Security
brew "1password-cli"
cask "1password"
cask "tailscale"
cask "cloudflare-warp"
# Development
cask "visual-studio-code"
cask "iterm2"
cask "docker"
brew "node"
brew "python@3.12"
# Communication
cask "slack"
cask "zoom"
```
```bash
# Deploy Brewfile on a new Mac
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
brew bundle --file=/path/to/Brewfile --no-lock
```
### 7.2 Windows — winget / Chocolatey
```powershell
# winget import from a JSON manifest
# packages.json
@"
{
"Sources": [{
"Packages": [
{ "PackageIdentifier": "Git.Git" },
{ "PackageIdentifier": "Microsoft.VisualStudioCode" },
{ "PackageIdentifier": "Docker.DockerDesktop" },
{ "PackageIdentifier": "SlackTechnologies.Slack" },
{ "PackageIdentifier": "Zoom.Zoom" },
{ "PackageIdentifier": "Tailscale.Tailscale" },
{ "PackageIdentifier": "AgileBits.1Password" },
{ "PackageIdentifier": "OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS" },
{ "PackageIdentifier": "Python.Python.3.12" }
],
"SourceDetails": {
"Name": "winget",
"Type": "Microsoft.Winget.Source.Type.Microsoft"
}
}]
}
"@ | Out-File -FilePath packages.json -Encoding utf8
winget import -i packages.json --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements
```
### 7.3 Automatic update enforcement
```bash
# macOS — enable automatic updates via MDM or command
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate AutomaticCheckEnabled -bool true
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate AutomaticDownload -bool true
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate AutomaticallyInstallMacOSUpdates -bool true
sudo softwareupdate --schedule on
```
```powershell
# Windows — configure Windows Update via registry
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" `
-Name "NoAutoUpdate" -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" `
-Name "AUOptions" -Value 4 # 4 = Auto download and schedule install
```
---
## 8. Compliance Checks with osquery
These queries work with Fleet, osquery standalone, or any osquery-compatible
platform.
```sql
-- Check disk encryption on macOS
SELECT de.encrypted, de.type, du.username
FROM disk_encryption de
JOIN disk_util du ON de.name = du.name
WHERE du.mountpoint = '/' AND de.encrypted = 1;
-- Check disk encryption on Windows
SELECT drive_letter, protection_status, conversion_status
FROM bitlocker_info
WHERE drive_letter = 'C:' AND protection_status = 1;
-- Verify firewall is enabled (macOS)
SELECT global_state, stealth_enabled, logging_enabled
FROM alf;
-- Verify firewall is enabled (Windows)
SELECT name, enabled FROM windows_firewall_profiles
WHERE enabled = 1;
-- Check OS version (macOS)
SELECT name, version, major, minor, patch
FROM os_version
WHERE major >= 14;
-- Check OS version (Windows)
SELECT name, version, build
FROM os_version
WHERE build >= '22631';
-- List users with admin privileges (macOS)
SELECT u.username, u.uid
FROM users u
JOIN user_groups ug ON u.uid = ug.uid
JOIN groups g ON ug.gid = g.gid
WHERE g.groupname = 'admin';
-- Detect unencrypted removable drives (Windows)
SELECT device_id, drive_letter, protection_status
FROM bitlocker_info
WHERE protection_status = 0;
-- Check screen lock timeout (macOS)
SELECT domain, key, value FROM preferences
WHERE domain = 'com.apple.screensaver'
AND key = 'idleTime';
-- Verify automatic updates are enabled (macOS)
SELECT domain, key, value FROM preferences
WHERE domain = 'com.apple.SoftwareUpdate'
AND key = 'AutomaticCheckEnabled';
```
---
## 9. Remote Wipe & Lock
### 9.1 macOS remote wipe (Fleet)
```bash
# Lock a device immediately with a 6-digit PIN
fleetctl mdm lock --host "serial=C02X12345678"
# Wipe a device (factory reset) — DESTRUCTIVE
fleetctl mdm erase --host "serial=C02X12345678"
# Or via the Fleet API
curl -X POST https://fleet.yourcompany.com/api/v1/fleet/hosts/42/wipe \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${FLEET_API_TOKEN}"
```
### 9.2 Windows remote wipe (Intune)
```powershell
# Via Microsoft Graph API
$body = @{
keepEnrollmentData = $false
keepUserData = $false
} | ConvertTo-Json
Invoke-MgGraphRequest -Method POST `
-Uri "https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/deviceManagement/managedDevices/{deviceId}/wipe" `
-Body $body -ContentType "application/json"
```
### 9.3 Lost device runbook
```text
1. Employee reports device lost/stolen via Slack #it-help or PagerDuty.
2. IT admin verifies identity (video call or manager confirmation).
3. Immediately issue remote lock command (wipe only if data-sensitive).
4. Rotate any credentials cached on the device:
- Revoke SSO sessions (Okta/Google Workspace admin console)
- Rotate API keys stored on the device
- Revoke VPN certificates
5. File a police report if theft is suspected.
6. Remove device from MDM after 30 days or once replacement is shipped.
7. Update asset inventory and notify finance for insurance claim.
```
---
## 10. Onboarding Automation — Zero-Touch Enrollment
### 10.1 macOS zero-touch flow
```bash
#!/usr/bin/env bash
# onboard-mac.sh — runs as a post-enrollment script via MDM
set -euo pipefail
LOG="/var/log/onboarding.log"
exec > >(tee -a "$LOG") 2>&1
echo "=== Starting onboarding $(date) ==="
# 1. Install Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon
if [[ "$(uname -m)" == "arm64" ]]; then
softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license
fi
# 2. Install Homebrew
if ! command -v brew &>/dev/null; then
NONINTERACTIVE=1 /bin/bash -c \
"$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
fi
# 3. Install standard tooling from Brewfile
curl -fsSL https://internal.yourcompany.com/brewfile -o /tmp/Brewfile
brew bundle --file=/tmp/Brewfile --no-lock
# 4. Configure Git defaults
git config --global init.defaultBranch main
git config --global pull.rebase true
# 5. Enable FileVault (will prompt at next login)
sudo fdesetup enable -defer /var/db/FileVaultDeferred.plist \
-forceatlogin 0 -dontaskatlogout
# 6. Enable firewall
sudo /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --setglobalstate on
# 7. Set screen lock
defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPassword -int 1
defaults write com.apple.screensaver askForPasswordDelay -int 0
defaults write com.apple.screensaver idleTime -int 300
# 8. Enroll in Tailscale VPN
open -a "Tailscale"
echo "=== Onboarding complete $(date) ==="
```
### 10.2 Windows zero-touch flow (Autopilot + Intune)
```powershell
# deploy.ps1 — assigned as an Intune PowerShell script
$ErrorActionPreference = "Stop"
$logFile = "C:\ProgramData\onboarding.log"
Start-Transcript -Path $logFile -Append
Write-Host "=== Starting onboarding $(Get-Date) ==="
# 1. Install winget packages
$packages = @(
"Git.Git",
"Microsoft.VisualStudioCode",
"Docker.DockerDesktop",
"SlackTechnologies.Slack",
"Tailscale.Tailscale",
"AgileBits.1Password"
)
foreach ($pkg in $packages) {
Write-Host "Installing $pkg..."
winget install --id $pkg --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements --silent
}
# 2. Enable BitLocker
Enable-BitLocker -MountPoint "C:" -EncryptionMethod XtsAes256 -TpmProtector
Add-BitLockerKeyProtector -MountPoint "C:" -RecoveryPasswordProtector
# 3. Configure firewall
Set-NetFirewallProfile -Profile Domain,Public,Private -Enabled True
Set-NetFirewallProfile -Profile Domain,Public,Private `
-DefaultInboundAction Block -DefaultOutboundAction Allow
# 4. Set power and lock settings
powercfg /change monitor-timeout-ac 5
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" `
-Name "InactivityTimeoutSecs" -Value 300
# 5. Enable automatic updates
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" `
-Name "AUOptions" -Value 4
Write-Host "=== Onboarding complete $(Get-Date) ==="
Stop-Transcript
```
### 10.3 Onboarding checklist (for IT automation)
```yaml
# onboarding-checklist.yml — track in your ticketing system or Fleet
new_hire_onboarding:
pre_day_one:
- Purchase and ship device via CDW/Apple Business Manager
- Assign device to MDM server in ABM/Autopilot
- Create accounts: Google Workspace / M365, Okta SSO, GitHub, Slack
- Generate VPN invite (Tailscale, WireGuard)
- Prepare welcome documentation link
day_one_automated:
- Device powers on and auto-enrolls in MDM (zero-touch)
- MDM pushes security profiles (encryption, firewall, password policy)
- Software bundle installs automatically
- User signs into SSO — all apps authenticate via SAML/OIDC
- Compliance policies begin evaluation
day_one_manual:
- IT schedules 15-min welcome call to verify setup
- Employee confirms disk encryption enabled (fdesetup status / manage-bde)
- Employee joins #it-help Slack channel
- Employee completes security awareness training link
week_one_verification:
- Fleet/MDM dashboard shows device as compliant
- All critical policies passing (encryption, firewall, OS version)
- VPN connectivity verified
- MFA enrolled on all critical services
```
---
## Quick Reference
| Task | macOS Command | Windows Command |
|------|---------------|-----------------|
| Check encryption | `fdesetup status` | `manage-bde -status C:` |
| Enable firewall | `socketfilterfw --setglobalstate on` | `Set-NetFirewallProfile -Enabled True` |
| Force OS update | `softwareupdate -ia` | `usoclient StartInstallD` |
| Lock screen now | `pmset displaysleepnow` | `rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation` |
| List MDM profiles | `profiles show -type enrollment` | `dsregcmd /status` |
| Check compliance | `fleetctl get hosts --query "..."` | `fleetctl get hosts --query "..."` |More Deployment & CI/CD skills
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