Use this VMware AirWatch feature pack review to learn about the newest EMM features and bug fixes in the latest releases of the AirWatch Console.
AirWatch 9.1.3 EMM Features
The VMware AirWatch team is excited to announce that AirWatch 9.1.3 is now publicly available!
New! Deploy Custom Bootstrap Packages for macOS
Typically, during device enrollment, the AirWatch Agent handles the download and installation of application files. In AirWatch 9.1.3, bootstrap packages provide a way around this requirement.
Bootstrap a package to an enrollment flow to enable device and app management tools besides the AirWatch Agent. Post-enrollment, the package installs the alternate tool. Using the MDM command
InstallApplication,bootstrap packages natively install .pkg files and push configurations to the device.
Create a Bootstrap Package
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- Use a tool to create the bootstrap package
- Sign with an appropriate certificate, such as a TLS/SSL certificate with signing usage. Since the Apple Gatekeeper does not check apps installed through MDM, only the package requires signing.
- Use a distribution package (product archive), not a flat component package.[/box]
Deploy a Bootstrap Package
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- Unmanaged Devices – Packages automatically deploy post-enrollment.
- Managed Devices – Packages do not deploy by default. Instead, queue managed devices in the package’s Assigned Devices list. [/box]
For more information, see Deploy a Bootstrap Package.
New! DEP Token Enrollment via the Self-Service Portal
One EMM feature included in AirWatch Console 9.1.3 is support for a new DEP enrollment flow! Now, end users can generate their own DEP enrollment tokens in the AirWatch Self-Service Portal. This method allows organizations with a large amount of DEP devices to use one-time enrollment tokens to assign devices.
Enable DEP Token Enrollment from the Self-Service Portal
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- Enable the Self-Service Portal for end users.
- Ensure end users have their device serial number and other required enrollment information.[/box]
For more information, see Alternate DEP Device Enrollment Flows.
New! Knox Play for Work
Use AirWatch to push Samsung Knox public applications inside the Knox container. These applications have the same functionality as their Google Play counterparts.
Enable Knox Play for Work
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- Access the Google Play Store from the AirWatch Console.
- Add and approve applications for Samsung Knox integration. [/box]
For more information, see Public Applications for Samsung Knox Container.
New! Report Devices with Applications and User Details
This new report details the devices, users and applications in your AirWatch Console.
In the AirWatch Console, the New tag in front of the report name identifies new reports. These reports combine multiple deprecated reports. The latest console release includes a new report that returns data on users, devices and applications.
This table shows the available columns for the new Application Details by Device report.
| New Reports | |
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| Application Details By Device | |
| Organization Group ID | Installed Version |
| Organization Group Name | Bundle Size (KB) |
| Friendly Name | Dynamic Size (KB) |
| Serial Number | Total Size |
| App Name | Install Status |
| App Identifier | Install Status Reason |
| Deployed By AirWatch | App First Seen |
| Managed App | App Updated Date |
| Assigned Version | Device ID |
| Device Type | Device Model |
| OS Version | Ownership Type |
| Device Last Seen | Username |
| Email Address | |
View the Application Details by Device Report
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New! Public IP Address Column in Device List View
The AirWatch Console now displays additional device information: Public IP Address. Since end user privacy is a major concern in IT security, determine how user data gets collected and viewed using privacy settings.
Configure Public IP Address Privacy Settings
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- Navigate to Devices > Device Settings > Devices & Users > General > Privacy.
- In the Network data collection section, view the new Public IP Address column.
- Configure Settings and device Commands, as appropriate.
Settings:
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Collect and Display: Collect user data, and display it in the AirWatch Console. |
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Collect Do Not Display: Collect user data for use in reports, do not display it in the AirWatch Console. |
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Do Not Collect: Do not collect or display user data in the AirWatch Console. |
Commands:
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Allow: Run the command on devices without user permission. |
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Allow With User Permission: Require user permission to run the command on devices. |
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Prevent: Do not run the command on devices. |
4. Click Save. You must enter your PIN to save the changes. Click Save.[/box]
AirWatch Enhancements & Bugs Fixed
The following Software Delivery Notification articles list the enhancements and the bugs fixed in each recent release. If you were given an Issue ID for a submitted bug, search for it here:
