Adding an enterprise app for iOS

Information about adding an iOS enterprise app to the App Catalog.

About this task

MaaS360 allows you to add a custom built iOS installation file with the .ipa filename extension.

Note: Enterprise apps must be signed with an enterprise signing certificate before the app is distributed to devices.

Procedure

  1. From the MaaS360® Portal Home page, select Apps > Catalog.
  2. Click Add, expand the iOS section, and then select Enterprise App for iOS.
    The Enterprise App for iOS window is displayed.
  3. Provide the following details in the App Details tab:
    Option Description
    App An iOS enterprise app with the .ipa filename extension.
    Description A description of the app.
    Category The comma-separated categories of the app. These categories make it easier for end users to find the app in the end-user App Catalog.
    Screenshots The screenshots of the app.
  4. Select the Policies and Distribution tab and provide the following details:
    Option Description
    Remove app on The app is automatically removed in the following scenarios:
    • MDM Control Removal: When MDM control of a device is terminated by the administrator or a user.
    • Selective Wipe: When a selective wipe is issued to the device.
    • Deletion from portal or stopping Distribution: When the app is deleted from MaaS360 Portal or distribution to a specific distribution list is stopped.
    • Sign out from Shared Device: When a user signs out of a shared device. When the user signs back into the device, the app is restored on the device.
    Security Policies The following policy is enforced on the app: Restrict Data Backup to iTunes: Prevents a backup of data from the app to iTunes.
    Distribute to The devices that receive the app. MaaS360 allows you to distribute an app to devices in the following ways:
    • None: The app is loaded in the App Catalog, but the app is not distributed to devices immediately.
    • Specific Device: The app is loaded in the App Catalog and deployed to a specific device.
    • Group: The app is deployed to a group of devices.
    • All Devices: All devices receive the app.
    MaaS360 supports the following distribution options:
    • Instant Install: The app is automatically downloaded on devices. This option supports free and paid apps that use the Volume Purchase Program (VPP).
    • Send Email: MaaS360 sends the recipient an email message about the new app.
    • Send Notification: MaaS360 sends a mobile notification to the device when a new app is available.
  5. Select the Wrapping and Signing tab and provide the following details:
    Option Description
    Apply WorkPlace Policy Select this option to enable both app wrapping and signing for the app. App wrapping compiles extra code around an existing app, by providing security features that control specific app functions. For more information on app wrapping, see App wrapping overview.
    Enforce WorkPlace Encryption A wrapped app can use its own encryption for the files that it creates or downloads, which only the app itself can access. This feature makes sure that sensitive data remains safe, even if the device passcode is compromised. You can specify which files or file types remain decrypted after wrapping (for example, log files). For more information on encryption parameters, see Data encryption parameters.
    Note: If the Enforce WorkPlace Encryption option is not displayed in the MaaS360 Portal during app wrapping, contact IBM® Support to enable this feature in the Portal.
    Enable App Signing Select this option to enable app signing without app wrapping. Provide the provisioning profile, code-signing certificate, and password.
    Enable App Analytics The app reports usage statistics to the MaaS360 Portal.
  6. Select the Configuration tab and provide the following details:
    Option Description
    App Config Source The source of the custom configuration attributes that are supplied to apps.
    • Config XML File: The custom app configuration attributes are passed through an XML file.
    • Key/Value: Enter the configuration attributes that are provided by the app developer. For these values, you can use variables such as fixed string, username (%username%), domain (%domain%), email (%email%), deviceId (%csn%), or any other custom user attributes.
  7. Select the Advanced tab and provide the following details:
    Option Description
    App Discovery Portal Enter the custom app attribute values that are supplied for the app and specify whether to display the app in the App Discovery Portal. For more information about custom app attribute values, see Adding an app to the App Catalog. End users can use the App Discovery Portal to request apps that are distributed to other users in the organization.
    • Not Available: The app is not visible in the App Discovery Portal.
    • Viewing Only: The app is visible in the App Discovery Portal.
    • Viewing & Request: The app is visible in the App Discovery Portal for requests.
  8. Click Add.
    The iOS enterprise app is successfully added to the App Catalog.