{"id":29168,"date":"2024-10-02T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sii.pl\/blog\/konfiguracja-uslugi-abm-apple-business-manager\/"},"modified":"2024-09-30T15:50:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T13:50:29","slug":"configuring-the-apple-business-manager-abm-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sii.pl\/blog\/en\/configuring-the-apple-business-manager-abm-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Configuring the Apple Business Manager (ABM) service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In previous articles<\/a>, we discussed what Microsoft Intune is and why it is worth implementing in a modern company that wants a simple and secure way to register and control devices and company data and ways to manage Apple devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we will focus on the enhanced mode of managing Apple devices<\/strong> using the ABM service. This service additionally allows automatic device enrollment and easily integrates with Microsoft’s MDM solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is ABM?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apple Business Manager is a web portal that helps IT administrators manage iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. This portal works with third-party MDM solutions, enabling easy and bulk purchase of content and licenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To automatically add devices to the Apple Business Manager service, the following conditions must be met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. If the device was purchased directly from Apple, the buyer must use a registered and verified Apple customer ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. If the device was purchased directly from a participating Apple-authorized reseller or mobile operator, the device must be linked to that reseller’s ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The device must have been ordered after March 1, 2011, regardless of whether it was purchased directly from Apple, an authorized Apple reseller, or a mobile operator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Registering for ABM is simple and takes only a few minutes. Every company can register under the service terms. The first step is to register with D-U-N-S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is a “D-U-N-S” number?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Data Universal Numbering System (commonly referred to as DUNS or D-U-N-S) is a proprietary system developed and managed by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), which assigns a unique numeric identifier, known as a DUNS number, to a single business entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"D-U-N-S<\/a>
    Fig. 1 D-U-N-S Registered<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    It was introduced in the 1960s for credit reporting purposes and is now a worldwide standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Each business entity is assigned a nine-digit number for identification purposes. The DUNS number is random, and the digits do not carry a specific meaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why is a “D-U-N-S” number required to use Apple services?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When an organization decides to purchase Apple devices, it must subscribe to Apple Enterprise services to buy and manage them. ABM, Apple Developer Portal, etc., require the organization to have a DUNS number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Similarly, if the organization wants to distribute apps in different geographical locations, it must have ABM subscriptions, and a DUNS number will be needed to register for ABM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The D-U-N-S number will be used to verify the organization’s identity and legal status<\/strong> during the verification process when joining the Apple Developer Program or Apple Developer Enterprise Program. The company\/entity must be recognized as a legal entity (such as a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company) to accept the legal terms and obligations of the Apple Developer Program agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The ADP does not allow database administrators, fictitious businesses, trade names, or branches to register. Companies and educational institutions must provide a D-U-N-S number registered to their legal entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Steps for applying for a “D-U-N-S” number<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    D&B may have already assigned your organization a free D-U-N-S number. Before registering, check if your organization already has a DUNS number. You can submit your details to Dun & Bradstreet for a free DUNS number if your company is not listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When searching for your organization, you will be prompted to provide the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n