Purpose:
configuration profiles and installation of them allows an organization to streamline the process of deploying and managing large number of computers. Below are the few types of settings, we can inlcude as part of the configuration profile.
- Passcode and Security policies
- Network settings including WiFi, VPN, 802.1x
- Account settings including LDAP, calendar, and instant messaging
- Credentials and Keys
- Login items
- Dock preferences
- gatekeeper settings
- PArental controls
- Custom settings with key - value pairs for specific prefernce domains
Categories:
Below are the two categories of profiles that can be installed on OS X computer.
User Profiles: Contains settings for individual users or user groups such as passwords, parental controls
Device Profils : which contains settings for individual devices or device groups, such as directory bindings, energy saver, and restrictions
In OS X, a profile created for a device or device group is applied at the System level, while the profile created for a user or user group is at the user level.
Types:
There are three types of profiles
1. Configuration Profiles
2. Managed Profiles
3. Trust Profiles
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