• Bushel

    Backup and Restore iOS Devices Using iTunes

    For many iOS deployment projects, iTunes is used as the primary deployment vehicle for the devices. iTunes can be used to “Backup” and “Restore” an iPad, similar to how you image desktop and laptop computers. Learn To Backup and Restore iOS Devices Using iTunes Here…

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    Use an ipsw to Manually Upgrade an iOS Device

    Recently, I needed to test the behavior of something during the upgrade process of an iOS device. The device was running the latest version of iOS so I needed to use an ipsw to load a specific version of the OS. Usually I use Configurator for running a lot of updates, but I didn’t want to restore the device, so I used iTunes. After I backed up the device, here’s what I did: Download the ipsw file from Apple for that specific device Connect the device (make sure Configurator isn’t open, enter a passcode if needed and then launch iTunes Click on the device in iTunes (You might need to show sidebar…

  • Mac OS X

    Use Get Info to See Information About Multiple Files Concurrently in One Screen

    When doing a regular get info, you will have a screen (the Inspector) that shows you some basic information about a file or folder. This screen changes as the file changes, so if you were downloading a file, as the download completes, the file displays an ever increasing size. To see this screen, use the Command key and the i key (Cmd + i). If you have multiple objects selected when using the key, you’ll see each show a summary in its own screen. However, at times you’ll want to see a Summary Info screen, which shows information about multiple selected objects. This screen doesn’t change as the files that…

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    Apple’s Deployment Programs

    Apple has put together a number of technical documents on how to use some of the programs we leverage to help you use Bushel. There is some really good information on the Device Enrollment Program and the Volume Purchase Program, which has been made freely available at http://help.apple.com/deployment/programs. Here, find lots of great information that is well written and explains some of the back-end technologies that we leverage here at bushel.com. Read More About Apple’s Reference On Deployment Programs Here…

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    Open In Management

    “Open in Management” is a feature in iOS that allows you to protect your data by only allowing data that is accessed by apps distributed by Bushel to open in other apps distributed by Bushel. Managed Open In therefore allows you to separate work and personal documents by restricting work documents to only be opened in managed applications. Finish Reading About Open In Management Here…

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    Manage Apps With Bushel’s VPP

    If you will be putting apps on devices, you’ll need to use an Apple VPP account. The VPP, or Volume Purchasing Program, is accessed in one of two ways: • For business, use the following URL and have a DUNS number handy: http://www.apple.com/business/vpp • For schools, use the following URL http://www.apple.com/education/it/vpp/ Learn How To Manage Apps With VPP Here…

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    Setup A Bushel Account

    To get started with your configuration, go to signup.bushel.com. Here, you will be prompted to enter your Company Name, a shortened name (or the same if the name doesn’t have any spaces or special characters) and the number of devices you’re setting up. Learn More About Setting Up Your Bushel Here…

  • Mac OS X,  Mac OS X Server,  Mac Security,  Mass Deployment

    Installing A Java JDK On Beta Versions Of OS X

    Open the installation DMG and expand the package so we can edit objects inside the package, done with pkgutil: pkgutil —expand “/Volumes/JDK 7 Update 67/JDK 7 Update 67.pkg” “/tmp/JDKTEMP.flat” Next, we’re going to edit that Distribution file, which is what’s checking the OS version, using vi: vi /tmp/JDKTEMP.flat/Dstribution Then we’re going to look for the OS version (currently 10.7) in the pm_install section: Edit OS version to 10.10 Then let’s save the file and then flatten the package, again using pkgutil: pkgutil —flatten “/tmp/JDKNEW.flat” “/tmp/JDK7.pkg” Finally fire up the package: open /tmp/JDK7.pkg And of course, finish running the installer. Good luck!