SuperOps integrates with Apple’s Apps and Books service, allowing you to sync, manage, and deploy licensed applications purchased through Apple Business Manager (ABM) directly from your SuperOps console.
You can purchase apps and manage licenses through Apple Business Manager (ABM). For detailed setup instructions, refer to Apple’s official guide: Apple Deployment: Apps and Books
How to configure the Apps and Books integration
Navigate to Settings > MDM Configurations -> Apps and Books. This is where you will manage app distribution and licenses.
Click the Add Token button to begin linking your Apple Business Manager account.
In Apple Business Manager (ABM), apps and licenses are always purchased under a specific location.When configuring Apps and Books in SuperOps, you have two options:
Use separate ABM locations for different sites in SuperOps. In this case, you generate and upload a separate token for each ABM location. The apps and licenses from each location will be mapped to the corresponding site in SuperOps.
Use a single ABM location for all sites in SuperOps. In this case, you upload one token and use the same pool of apps and licenses across all sites.
This setup depends on how you want to manage license separation and allocation across your organization
Next, you need to download the content token from your Apple Business Manager (ABM) account. Use the 'Go to Apple Business Manager' link for quick access. Once logged into ABM, you'll need to navigate to the token download area from your profile settings.
From the navigation panel, click Preferences.
Under Preferences, select Payments and Billing.
On the Payments and Billing page, ensure you are on the 'Apps and Books' tab. Scroll down to the 'Content Tokens' list, find the correct token for your MDM server, and click Download.
Note: Content tokens for each location can be fetched and assigned to the corresponding site in SuperOps.Return to SuperOps. In the 'Upload Token File' window, drag and drop the downloaded token file or click to browse and upload it. Choose the Enrollment Scope for the token. You can apply it to All Sites or select Specific Sites from the dropdown menu. Finally, enter an email address to receive notifications before the token expires. Click Save to complete the setup.
Managing your Apps and Books token
Once saved, your token will appear in the 'Apps and Books' list, displaying its name, assigned sites, notification email, and expiry date. From here, you can manage your applications:
Click View Apps to see a list of all software available through this token, along with the total and available license counts for each app.
Click Manage Token to open the 'Edit Details' window. Here, you can update the token name, change the enrollment scope, or modify the notification email.
With your Apps and Books integration configured, you can now efficiently deploy and manage applications across all your managed macOS devices directly from SuperOps.