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Deployment models
Overview
There are several ways to distribute and set up iOS devices, from pre-conguration to employee
or student self-service setup. Explore the possibilities before you get started. The tools and
process you use to deploy will also be determined by your particular deployment model.
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In education, there are typically three deployment models for iOS devices: Institution-owned
one-to-one, Student-owned, and Shared use. Although most institutions have a preferred
model, you may encounter multiple models within your institution.
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In enterprise, there are several possible ways to deploy iOS devices in your organization.
Whether you choose to deploy company-owned iOS devices, share iOS devices among
employees or institute a “bring your own device” (BYOD) policy, it’s helpful to consider the
steps you’ll need to take to ensure that your deployment goes as smoothly as possible.
After the deployment models are identied, your team can explore Apple’s deployment and
management capabilities in detail. These tools and programs are covered extensively within this
resource and should be reviewed with the key stakeholders within your organization.
Education deployment models
Overview
iPad brings an amazing set of tools to the classroom. Choosing the right strategies and tools can
help transform the educational experience for teachers, students, and other users.
Whether your institution deploys iOS devices to a single classroom or across all grade levels,
there are many options to easily deploy and manage iOS devices and content.
Deployment models
In educational institutions there are three common deployment models for iOS devices:
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Institution-owned one-to-one
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Student-owned
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Shared use
While most institutions have a preferred model, you may encounter multiple models within
your institution.
The following are a few examples of how these models would be applied in a typical education
institution:
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A middle school may plan and deploy an institution-owned one-to-one model for all
grade levels.
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A large district may rst deploy an institution-owned one-to-one model at a single high
school, and then roll out identical models for the whole district.
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