The Apple Server is a great way to mange all of our Mac OS and IOS devices spread across all 6 campuses. Adding devices is an easy process, but there are a few steps involved. To ensure that each device enrollment goes as smooth as possible, we’ve put together a guide for you to follow along with


Transferring a device from the old server (StromTrooper) to the new server (Borg):

Unassign from the Old Server (StormTrooper):

  • Visit https://business.apple.com and sign into your Apple Business Manager Account
  • Click the Device Assignment tab on the left column
  • Copy the serial number of the device that you are working on and paste it in the ‘Serial Number’ Box
  • Choose the ‘Unassign’ Action and select the ‘StormTrooper’ Server
  • Click Apply
  • Visit macserver-01.cedarcreek.local and find the device under the ‘Devices’ tab
  • Under ‘Restrictions’, enable the ‘Profiles’ option and save
  • While you have your device selected, click [-] button in the device column and revert the device to a placeholder

 Reassign to the New Server (Borg):

  • Visit https://business.apple.com and sign into your Apple Business Manager Account
  • Click the Device Assignment tab on the left column
  • Copy the serial number of the device that you are working on and paste it in the ‘Serial Number’ Box
  • Choose the ‘Assign’ Action and select the ‘Borg’ Server
  • Click Apply
  • Sign into your account at https://macserver.cedarcreek.tv and you should see your device under the ‘Devices’ tab listed as a placeholder
    • If you do not see the device, click the refresh button with the device column.

Server Configuration:

Mac OS Configuration (If NOT wiping the computer):

  • Remove the old trust profile and configuration under the ‘Profiles’ setting on Mac OS devices
  • Login and download the trust certificate from https://macserver.cedarcreek.tv/mydevices/
  • Enroll the device and the enrollment process will begin

Mac OS Configuration (IF wiping the computer):

  • Restart the computer and hold the Command+R keys until you are greeted with the Mac utility options
  • Select disk utility
  • Select the HD and erase it. Keep the standard formatting settings
  • Back at the Mac utility options menu, select ‘Reinstall Mac OS’)
  • After device reinstalls and reboots, computer should begin enrollment process

Ipad Configuration (MUST wipe device)

  • Plug iPad into a computer and open iTunes
  • Hold the power button and home button at the same time till the iPad restarts and shows a plug and iTunes logo on the screen
  • Restore and update iPad
  • After restore, the device should reboot and begin the enrollment process

 


Adding a device to the new server (Which wasn’t previously enrolled on the old server):

Assign Device to the Server (Borg):

  • Visit https://business.apple.com and sign into your Apple Business Manager Account
  • Click the Device Assignment tab on the left column
  • Copy the serial number of the device that you are working on and paste it in the ‘Serial Number’ Box
  • Choose the ‘Assign’ Action and select the ‘Borg’ Server
  • Click Apply
  • Sign into your account at https://macserver.cedarcreek.tv and you should see your device under the ‘Devices’ tab listed as a placeholder
    • If you do not see the device, click the refresh button with the device column.

Server Configuration:

Mac OS Configuration (If NOT wiping the computer):

  • Remove the old trust profile and configuration under the ‘Profiles’ setting on Mac OS devices
  • Login and download the trust certificate from https://macserver.cedarcreek.tv/mydevices/
  • Enroll the device and the enrollment process will begin

Mac OS Configuration (IF wiping the computer):

  • Restart the computer and hold the Command+R keys until you are greeted with the Mac utility options
  • Select disk utility
  • Select the HD and erase it. Keep the standard formatting settings
  • Back at the Mac utility options menu, select ‘Reinstall Mac OS’)
  • After device reinstalls and reboots, computer should begin enrollment process

Ipad Configuration (MUST wipe device)

  • Plug iPad into a computer and open iTunes
  • Hold the power button and home button at the same time till the iPad restarts and shows a plug and iTunes logo on the screen
  • Restore and update iPad
  • After restore, the device should reboot and begin the enrollment process

Adding a device purchased centrally from Apple through our purchase program:

  • Log in to https://macserver.cedarcreek.tv and click on the ‘Devices’ tab
  • Device should already be a placeholder
    • Confirm serial number before proceeding
  • Apply Settings
  • Power on device and enrollment process should begin

This page is maintained by Brent Pirolli  /  Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2024