{"id":17184,"date":"2022-02-24T17:02:13","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T11:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/?p=17184"},"modified":"2022-07-06T14:36:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T09:06:08","slug":"5-tasks-every-mac-admin-should-automate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/5-tasks-every-mac-admin-should-automate\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tasks every Mac admin should automate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Automation. Ah, the good old friend of IT admins that brings a breath of relief by lifting the load of repetitive tasks off their shoulders. I mean, who&#8217;d want to be stuck in a mundane routine doing repetitive tasks from scratch every single time? And with more and more enterprises moving towards Macs for enterprise devices, Mac automation has become a requisite. Today we\u2019ll be looking at 5 tasks that every Mac admin should automate.<\/p>\n<p><center>    \t\t<!-- button style scb20be917a3efc78059cf9961ee4e54284 -->\r\n    \t\t<style>\r\n    \t\t\t.scb20be917a3efc78059cf9961ee4e54284, a.scb20be917a3efc78059cf9961ee4e54284{\r\n    \t\t\t\tcolor: #fff;\r\n    \t\t\t\tbackground-color: #00868B;\r\n    \t\t\t}\r\n    \t\t\t.scb20be917a3efc78059cf9961ee4e54284:hover, a.scb20be917a3efc78059cf9961ee4e54284:hover{\r\n    \t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\tbackground-color: #32b8bd;\r\n    \t\t\t}\r\n    \t\t<\/style>\r\n    \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/uem\/platform\/macos-device-management\/?utm_source=hexnode_blog_mac_automation&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=button\" class=\"ht-shortcodes-button scb20be917a3efc78059cf9961ee4e54284  hn-cta__blogs--inline-button \" id=\"\" style=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n    \t\tStart your Mac management journey with Hexnode!<\/a>\r\n    \t\t<\/center><br \/>\n    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--success  hts-messages--withtitle  \"   >\r\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"hts-messages__title\"><\/p>\n<h2>The need for automation<\/h2>\n<p><\/span>    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\tNow, automation may not be the cure-all for enterprises; But its significance can never be overemphasized. With growing tech, we have a growing need for automation. And with a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/uem\/?utm_source=hexnode_blog_mac_automation&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)<\/a> solution on the side, you can streamline the IT workflow.<br \/>\nThe perks:<\/p>\n<h3>Waste no time<\/h3>\n<p>Save time by automating repetitive tasks. It\u2019s that simple. Instead of beginning from the start every single time, just automate it. This could include device provisioning where it requires IT admins to go over the same steps for each device. This can be daunting. Instead, you could just perform the required action once and mirror the same for all the devices.<\/p>\n<h3>Productivity spike<\/h3>\n<p>With the tedious tasks automated, admins can now focus on the ones that require their meticulous attention and increase their efficiency on that. Also, with more time in hand, they can work on other tasks that require a human touch.<\/p>\n<h3>Increased accuracy<\/h3>\n<p>Errors are almost inevitable when humans work on a task. Another major perk with automation is the elimination of human errors. This leads to increased data consistency and accuracy.    \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t<\/p>\n<section id='resource-single'>\n                    <div class='resource-box'>\n                        <div class='resource-box__image-section'>\n                            <div class='resource-box__image-wrap'>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.hexnode.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hexnode-mac-management.png?format=webp\" class=\"resource-box__image\" alt=\"hexnode mac management\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.hexnode.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hexnode-mac-management.png?format=webp 1414w, https:\/\/cdn.hexnode.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hexnode-mac-management-212x300.png?format=webp 212w, https:\/\/cdn.hexnode.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hexnode-mac-management-724x1024.png?format=webp 724w, https:\/\/cdn.hexnode.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hexnode-mac-management-768x1086.png?format=webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.hexnode.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hexnode-mac-management-1086x1536.png?format=webp 1086w, https:\/\/cdn.hexnode.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hexnode-mac-management-71x100.png?format=webp 71w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1414px) 100vw, 1414px\" title=\"hexnode mac management\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class='resource-box__content-section'>\n                            <h5 class='resource-box__content-subheading'>\n                            Featured resource\n                            <\/h5>\n                            <h4 class='resource-box__content-heading'>\n                            Download the Hexnode Mac management datasheet!\n                            <\/h4>\n                            <p class='resource-box__contents'>\n                            Learn more about Hexnode's Mac-specific management strategies with this datasheet.\n                            <\/p>\n                            <a class='resource-box__content-link hn-cta__blogs--resource-box' href='https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/resources\/register\/?resource=MTQ5NQ==&datacount=1&utm_source=hexnode_blog_mac_automation&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=resource_box'>\n                            Download\n                            <svg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='20' height='20' viewBox='0 0 20 20'>\n                            <g id='arrow' transform='translate(-309 -191)' opacity='0'>\n                                <rect id='base' width='20' height='20' transform='translate(309 191)' fill='none'\/>\n                                <path id='arrow-2' data-name='arrow' d='M13.093.5,6.8,6.8.5.5' transform='translate(315 207.594) rotate(-90)' fill='none' stroke='#0549d1' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.2'\/>\n                            <\/g>\n                            <\/svg>\n\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/section>\n<h2>5 tasks to automate for Mac admins<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we have brushed up on the importance of automation, let\u2019s dive straight into the top 5 tasks we think Mac admins should automate.<\/p>\n<h3>OS updates<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW41627582 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41627582 BCX4\">OS updates could be just a minor version update <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW41627582 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41627582 BCX4\">aimed at improving the performance of software, mitigating errors, and eliminating bugs. It could also be a major update bringing in a slew of new features to the table.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW41627582 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Enterprise devices should be kept up-to-date to ensure their proper functioning.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, some updates won\u2019t be that desirable for your office environment at the given time. In that case what you can do is delay the update for your devices.<\/p>\n    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--alert    \"   >\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/?utm_source=hexnode_blog_mac_automation&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hexnode<\/a> automates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/mobile-device-management\/help\/how-to-schedule-macos-updates-using-hexnode-mdm\/?utm_source=hexnode_blog_mac_automation&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update scheduling<\/a> across your managed endpoints.<\/p>\n<p>Note: UEM can push macOS updates automatically only to a DEP-enabled Mac.    \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t\n<h3>App distribution and management<\/h3>\n<p>Be it enterprise apps or store apps, enterprises should have the authority to decide which apps should be installed on the managed devices. And of course, we have to automate the process. We can\u2019t take each device and set restrictions one by one.<\/p>\n<p>The distribution and installation of apps should be a seamless process. The same way, there should be an easy way to block certain apps that you don\u2019t want to see in your enterprise devices.<\/p>\n    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--alert    \"   >\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\tBlacklisting and whitelisting helps you block certain apps while permitting the usage of others. With Hexnode\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/mobile-device-management\/app-management\/?utm_source=hexnode_blog_mac_automation&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app management<\/a> features for Macs, you can define mandatory apps, blacklist\/whitelist certain apps, set compliance rules and more.    \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t\n<h3>Device deployment<\/h3>\n<p>We have already mentioned the trend of enterprises moving towards Macs for their enterprise owned devices. With this, it&#8217;s important to ensure seamless provisioning of devices, that too in bulk.<\/p>\n<p>But again, provisioning each device individually is an arduous task to deal with. You might\u2019ve already thought of the workaround, automation. Thankfully, practices like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/zero-touch-deployment-for-macs\/?utm_source=hexnode_blog_mac_automation&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zero-touch<\/a> enrollment has gained prominence over the last few years. Zero-touch enrollment, as the name suggests, doesn\u2019t need that \u201chuman touch\u201d of the IT admin.<\/p>\n<p>Once the device configuration file is built, it\u2019s made available for all the devices for enrollment. When a device is turned on and first connected to the internet, it fetches the configuration file and starts the enrollment process right away.<\/p>\n    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--alert    \"   >\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\tHexnode achieves smooth zero-touch enrollment for Apple devices, that is iOS, macOS, and tvOS, using Apple\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT208817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">ABM<\/a> (Formerly DEP).    \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t\n<h3>Custom scripts<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/blogs\/executing-custom-mac-scripts-via-mdm\/?utm_source=hexnode_blog_mac_automation&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scripts<\/a> are a series of written instructions that tell a program what to do. If you have a complex and time-consuming task which is repetitive, you can make use of these custom scripts to effortlessly automate them. Convoluted workflows can be simplified with a few lines of code with scripting.<\/p>\n<p>Another major benefit from scripting would be the management capabilities. You can go beyond the policies and restrictions offered by your UEM\/MDM solution, if used hand in hand with it.<\/p>\n    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--alert    \"   >\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\tExecute custom scripts on you managed devices with Hexnode.<\/p>\n<p>You can upload a custom script to your portal and apply it to preferred Mac devices, in bulk.<br \/>\n    \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t\n<h3>Network setup<\/h3>\n<p>Data breaches would be the last thing you\u2019d want. With cyber-attacks going through the roof, particularly in the last few years, you\u2019ve got to tread cautiously.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up trusted networks for your devices is all-important. You know where it\u2019s going, right? Yes, automate it! Setting up network rules for each device is never a feasible option. With a UEM solution, you can set network restrictions to all the managed devices, before enrollment itself.<\/p>\n    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--alert    \"   >\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\tHexnode provides comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hexnode.com\/mobile-device-management\/help\/managing-mac-devices\/network-macos\/?utm_source=hexnode_blog_mac_automation&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">network policies<\/a> to ensure secure connectivity of the devices.<\/p>\n<p>In Hexnode, you\u2019ll have the option to set up a Wi-Fi connection, VPN and AD asset binding.    \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t\n<h2>Summing up<\/h2>\n<p>As we saw, automation is sheer bliss for the IT admins. There are endless possibilities with what a UEM solution can provide, especially pertaining to automation. In this blog we saw 5 tasks that every Mac admin could automate in their enterprise set-up to get things up and running without putting in much time and effort. With a UEM solution at your disposal, you can extend the list by adding more day-to-day tasks you can automate!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Automation. 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