How Does MDM Work?

→ Apple MDM Questions and Answers
How Does MDM Work?

MDM, or Mobile Device Management, software works based on client-server architecture. This means the MDM process involves a client and a server.

In MDM case, mobile devices act as clients and, obviously, MDM server acts a server. MDM works not only with smartphones or tablets, it can also manage laptops. Currently, the number of mobile devices involved in business activities is huge and continues to grow involving corporate-owned devices, as well as personal devices which employees use for work purposes. The reason why MDM became an essential part of daily routine is that all these devices must be properly managed and supervised with minimum physical involvement of employees, both end-users and IT departments.

Before an MDM server can configure devices and push settings, security policies and any restrictions related to apps, accounts and internet usage, MDM payload with configuration profile must be deployed in device’s settings. Once a device is enrolled in an MDM program, MDM server starts pushing settings, updates and so on to it using over-the-air, or OTA, technology.

Basically, MDM work comes to four steps as MDM server can’t push notification directly to end-points, which are managed mobile devices:

1. MDM server uses Apple Push Notification Service (APNS) to request a “wakeup” notification pushing to mobile devices.

2. APNS pushes these notifications to devices letting them know they need to connect with the MDM server for commands.

3. Mobile devices connect to the MDM server requesting commands and actually execute them.

4. Managed mobile devices respond to the MDM server with the result.

This way, IT departments or administrators do not need to manually configure devices enrolled in MDM program. This approach is especially beneficial for businesses dealing with a large number of devices in different locations as they make sure that every single device having access to corporate data is properly managed ensuring data security and proper usage of devices involved in business activities. This kind of remote management also allows to remotely track, lock and erase devices considered lost or stolen preventing sensitive data leakage.


iActivate
MDM BYPASS SOFTWARE


Apple MDM - DEP Check Tool


MacBook MDM Bypass Tool

Latest Questions and Answers



Solved: MDM Unenroll

Solved: MDM Unenroll

More and more iPhone and iPad users search for a reliable MDM unenroll tool which will solve MDM enrollment problem and remove restrictions and supervision […]

Read More
What Can My Employer See on My iPhone?

What Can My Employer See on My iPhone?

As a rule, when your device is enrolled into an MDM program (or Mobile Device Management program), you can view what information your employer can […]

Read More
Can Employer See What Websites I Visited on My Personal iPhone?

Can Employer See What Websites I Visited on My Personal iPhone?

No, there is no way for your employer to see your internet activities at home. The reasons are: a) You do not use the corporate […]

Read More
Can My Employer See My Internet Activity at Home?

Can My Employer See My Internet Activity at Home?

No, there is no way for your employer to see your internet activities at home. The reasons are: a) You do not use the corporate […]

Read More
How Do You Know If Your Employer Is Tracking You?

How Do You Know If Your Employer Is Tracking You?

If you want to know if your employer is tracking you, the first thing you should know is whether your iPhone or iPad is enrolled […]

Read More
Does Apple Have Its Own MDM?

Does Apple Have Its Own MDM?

Apple has a Device Enrollment Program which automates and simplifies iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS devices enrollment in MDM programs. DEP is available for devices […]

Read More

GET READY TO REMOVE MDM

Remove configuration profile (MDM) with iActivate NOW. Control your corporate iDevice yourself!

Download iActivate

Download iActivate MDM Bypass Software for Windows or Mac computer

Latest News
Our Blog

Read the most recent MDM news, how-to guides, software reviews etc.

iOS 18: How to Unlock iPhone & iPad MDM – A Step-by-Step Guide

iOS 18: How to Unlock iPhone & iPad MDM – A Step-by-Step Guide

With iOS 18 now available, many iPhone and iPad users are seeking ways to bypass Mobile Device Management (MDM) restrictions to regain full access to […]

Read More
iOS 17: Unlocking iPhone & iPad MDM – A Step-by-Step Guide

iOS 17: Unlocking iPhone & iPad MDM – A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple introduced the most recent iOS 17 during their annual Worldwide Developers Conference, and it became available to the public on September 18, 2023. The […]

Read More
iOS 16 MDM Unlock – Bypass for iPhone and iPad | iActivate

iOS 16 MDM Unlock – Bypass for iPhone and iPad | iActivate

Easiest iOS 16 MDM Bypass for iPhone and iPad Everybody who has upgraded to the latest iOS 16 can now easily bypass the MDM profile […]

Read More
How to bypass iOS 15 MDM Activation Lock Screen?

How to bypass iOS 15 MDM Activation Lock Screen?

Bypass Mobile Device Management Profile Activation Lock on the latest iOS 15 with iActivate! Apple just released their new iOS 15. This latest release is […]

Read More
How to Bypass/Remove MDM lock on iOS 14.7

How to Bypass/Remove MDM lock on iOS 14.7

The newest iOS version 14.7 was just released. Its beta testing lasted for several months. Apple continues fixing security issues with every new release, but, […]

Read More
iOS 14.6 MDM Bypass for iPhone and iPad with iActivate Software

iOS 14.6 MDM Bypass for iPhone and iPad with iActivate Software

iActivate team always stays tuned on the latest iOS updates and announces that MDM Bypass Software is now ready to bypass MDM on any iPhone […]

Read More
iOS 14.4.2 – Bypass MDM lock on iPhone & iPad

iOS 14.4.2 – Bypass MDM lock on iPhone & iPad

Bypass MDM Lock on any iPhone or iPad running on the latest iOS 14.4.2 with iActivate Software! Since iOS 14.4 release in September, Apple continues […]

Read More
[SOLVED] iOS 14.3 Bypass MDM

[SOLVED] iOS 14.3 Bypass MDM

The latest release of iOS 14.3 and iPad OS 14.3 just happened and we are happy to announce that iActivate Software is ready to bypass […]

Read More
iOS 14.2 MDM Activation Lock Screen Bypass

iOS 14.2 MDM Activation Lock Screen Bypass

Bypass MDM Activation Lock Screen on iOS 14.2 with iActivate! Need to bypass MDM Activation Lock Screen on iPhone running on iOS 14.2? The good […]

Read More
How to Remove Remote Management from iPhone?

How to Remove Remote Management from iPhone?

The step-by-step tutorial describes how to remove Remote Management (MDM profile) from iPhone. Any version of iOS and iPhone is supported! If you faced the […]

Read More
Bypass MDM iOS 14

Bypass MDM iOS 14

If you need to bypass MDM on the newest iOS 14 – iActivate Software is what you are looking for! Our dev team has been […]

Read More
Remove MDM Profile on iOS 13.6.1

Remove MDM Profile on iOS 13.6.1

iActivate Software is a reliable solution allowing to remove MDM Profile on any iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch model running on any iOS version, including […]

Read More

Businesses around the world are using Apple DEP & Supervised Mode

iActivate Software is bypass solution for Supervised Apple MDM Devices