Steps to create and deploy an application Step 1. Before you can create Configuration Manager applications from Mac software packages, you must use the CMAppUtil. Use the Create Application Wizard to create an application for the Mac software. This step is required only if you. DIY: How to Create an App for Apple Devices In 2014, Apple CEO Tim Cook proudly announced that over 130 million people joined the ranks of iOS users that year. This figure is primarily made up of iPhone users, which accounts for nearly 25% of the population in the United States, according to the NPD Group.
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Keep the following considerations in mind when you create and deploy applications for Mac computers.
Important
The procedures in this topic cover information about deploying applications to Mac computers on which you installed the Configuration Manager client. Mac computers that you enrolled with Microsoft Intune do not support application deployment.
General considerations
You can use Configuration Manager to deploy applications to Mac computers that run the Configuration Manager Mac client. The steps to deploy software to Mac computers are similar to the steps to deploy software to Windows computers. However, before you create and deploy applications for Mac computers that are managed by Configuration Manager, consider the following:
- Before you can deploy Mac application packages to Mac computers, you must use the CMAppUtil tool on a Mac computer to convert these applications into a format that can be read by Configuration Manager.
- Configuration Manager does not support the deployment of Mac applications to users. Instead, these deployments must be made to a device. Similarly, for Mac application deployments, Configuration Manager does not support the Pre-deploy software to the user's primary device option on the Deployment Settings page of the Deploy Software Wizard.
- Mac applications support simulated deployments.
- You cannot deploy applications to Mac computers that have a purpose of Available.
- The option to send wake-up packets when you deploy software is not supported for Mac computers.
- Mac computers do not support Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) for downloading application content. If an application download fails, it is restarted from the beginning.
- Configuration Manager does not support global conditions when you create deployment types for Mac computers.
Steps to create and deploy an application
The following table provides the steps, details, and information for creating and deploying applications for Mac computers.
Step | Details |
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Step 1: Prepare Mac applications for Configuration Manager | Before you can create Configuration Manager applications from Mac software packages, you must use the CMAppUtil tool on a Mac computer to convert the Mac software into a Configuration Manager.cmmac file. |
Step 2: Create a Configuration Manager application that contains the Mac software | Use the Create Application Wizard to create an application for the Mac software. |
Step 3: Create a deployment type for the Mac application | This step is required only if you did not automatically import this information from the application. |
Step 4: Deploy the Mac application | Use the Deploy Software Wizard to deploy the application to Mac computers. |
Step 5: Monitor the deployment of the Mac application | Monitor the success of application deployments to Mac computers. |
Supplemental procedures to create and deploy applications for Mac computers
Use the following procedures to create and deploy applications for Mac computers that are managed by Configuration Manager.
Step 1: Prepare Mac applications for Configuration Manager
The process for creating and deploying Configuration Manager applications to Mac computers is similar to the deployment process for Windows computers. However, before you create Configuration Manager applications that contain Mac deployment types, you must prepare the applications by using the CMAppUtil tool. This tool is downloaded with the Mac client installation files. The CMAppUtil tool can gather information about the application, which includes detection data from the following Mac packages:
- Apple disk image (.dmg)
- Meta package file (.mpkg)
- macOS X installer package (.pkg)
- macOS X application (.app)
After it gathers application information, the CMAppUtil then creates a file with the extension .cmmac. This file contains the installation files for the Mac software and information about detection methods that can be used to evaluate whether the application is already installed. CMAppUtil can also process .dmg files that contain multiple Mac applications and create different deployment types for each application.
- Copy the Mac software installation package to the folder on the Mac computer where you extracted the contents of the macclient.dmg file that you downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center.
- On the same Mac computer, open a terminal window and navigate to the folder where you extracted the contents of the macclient.dmg file.
- Navigate to the Tools folder and type the following command-line command:./CMAppUtil<properties>For example, say you want to convert the contents of an Apple disk image file named MySoftware.dmg that's stored in the user's desktop folder into a cmmac file in the same folder. You also want to create cmmac files for all applications that are found in the disk image file. To do this, use the following command line:./CMApputil –c /Users/<User Name>/Desktop/MySoftware.dmg -o /Users/<User Name>/Desktop -aNoteThe application name can't be more than 128 characters.To configure options for CMAppUtil, use the command-line properties in the following table:
Property More information -h Displays the available command-line properties. -r Outputs the detection.xml of the provided .cmmac file to stdout. The output contains the detection parameters and the version of CMAppUtil that was used to create the .cmmac file. -c Specifies the source file to be converted. -o Specifies the output path in conjunction with the –c property. -a Automatically creates .cmmac files in conjunction with the –c property for all applications and packages in the disk image file. -s Skips generating the detection.xml if no detection parameters are found and forces the creation of the .cmmac file without the detection.xml file. -v Displays more detailed output from the CMAppUtil tool together with diagnostic information. - Connect pc to mac network to build app download. Ensure that the .cmmac file has been created in the output folder that you specified.
Create a Configuration Manager application that contains the Mac software
Use the following procedure to help you create an application for Mac computers that are managed by Configuration Manager.
- In the Configuration Manager console, choose Software Library > Application Management > Applications.
- On the Home tab, in the Create group, choose Create Application.
- On the General page of the Create Application Wizard, select Automatically detect information about this application from installation files.NoteIf you want to specify information about the application yourself, select Manually specify the application information. For more information about how to manually specify the information, see How to create applications with Configuration Manager.
- In the Type drop-down list, select Mac OS X.
- In the Location field, specify the UNC path in the form <server><share><filename> to the Mac application installation file (.cmmac file) that will detect application information. Alternatively, choose Browse to browse to and specify the installation file location.NoteYou must have access to the UNC path that contains the application.
- Choose Next.
- On the Import Information page of the Create Application Wizard, review the information that was imported. If necessary, you can choose Previous to go back and correct any errors. Choose Next to proceed.
- On the General Information page of the Create Application Wizard, specify information about the application such as the application name, comments, version, and an optional reference to help you reference the application in the Configuration Manager console.NoteSome of the application information might already be on this page if it was previously obtained from the application installation files. Updating apps on mac.
- Choose Next, review the application information on the Summary page, and then complete the Create Application Wizard.
- The new application is displayed in the Applications node of the Configuration Manager console.
Step 3: Create a deployment type for the Mac application
Use the following procedure to help you create a deployment type for Mac computers that are managed by Configuration Manager.
Note
If you automatically imported information about the application in the Create Application Wizard, a deployment type for the application might already have been created.
- In the Configuration Manager console, choose Software Library > Application Management > Applications.
- Select an application. Then, on the Home tab, in the Application group, choose Create Deployment Type to create a new deployment type for this application.NoteYou can also start the Create Deployment Type Wizard from the Create Application Wizard and from the Deployment Types tab of the <application name>Properties dialog box.
- On the General page of the Create Deployment Type Wizard, in the Type drop-down list, select Mac OS X.
- In the Location field, specify the UNC path in the form <server><share><filename> to the application installation file (.cmmac file). Alternatively, choose Browse to browse to and specify the installation file location.NoteYou must have access to the UNC path that contains the application.
- Choose Next.
- On the Import Information page of the Create Deployment Type Wizard, review the information that was imported. If necessary, choose Previous to go back and correct any errors. Choose Next to continue.
- On the General Information page of the Create Deployment Type Wizard, specify information about the application such as the application name, comments, and the languages in which the deployment type is available.NoteSome of the deployment type information might already be on this page if it was previously obtained from the application installation files.
- Choose Next.
- On the Requirements page of the Create Deployment Type Wizard, you can specify the conditions that must be met before the deployment type can be installed on Mac computers.
- Choose Add to open the Create Requirement dialog box and add a new requirement.NoteYou can also add new requirements on the Requirements tab of the <deployment type name>Properties dialog box.
- From the Category drop-down list, select that this requirement is for a device.
- From the Condition drop-down list, select the condition that you want to use to assess whether the Mac computer meets the installation requirements. The contents of this list varies depending on the category that you select.
- From the Operator drop-down list, choose the operator to use to compare the selected condition to the specified value to assess whether the user or device meets the installation requirements. The available operators vary depending on the selected condition.
- In the Value field, specify the values to use with the selected condition and operator to assess whether the user or device meets in the installation requirement. The available values vary depending on the condition and operator that you select.
- Choose OK to save the requirement rule and exit the Create Requirement dialog box.
- On the Requirements page of the Create Deployment Type Wizard, choose Next.
- On the Summary page of the Create Deployment Type Wizard, review the actions for the wizard to take. If necessary, choose Previous to go back and change deployment type settings. Choose Next to create the deployment type.
- After the Progress page finishes, review the actions that have been taken, and then choose Close to complete the Create Deployment Type Wizard.
- If you started this wizard from the Create Application Wizard, you will return to the Deployment Types page.
Deploy the Mac application
The steps to deploy an application to Mac computers are the same as the steps to deploy an application to Windows computers, except for the following differences:
- The deployment of applications to users is not supported.
- Deployments that have a purpose of Available are not supported.
- The Pre-deploy software to the user's primary device option on the Deployment Settings page of the Deploy Software Wizard is not supported.
- Because Mac computers do not support Software Center, the setting User notifications on the User Experience page of the Deploy Software Wizard is ignored.
- The option to send wake-up packets when you deploy software is not supported for Mac computers.
Note
You can build a collection that contains only Mac computers. To do so, create a collection that uses a query rule and use the example WQL query in the How to create queries topic.
For more information, see Deploy applications.
Step 5: Monitor the deployment of the Mac application
You can use the same process to monitor application deployments to Mac computers as you would to monitor application deployments to Windows computers.
For more information, see Monitor applications.
Looking for the best ISO to USB burner for Mac? It's possible, but ISO is not native file type in Mac OS X or macOS environment, so you need to use workaround methods or employ a third-party ISO burning utility for Mac to get this done. This article covers three ways to burn ISO to USB stick on a Mac computer, powered by macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Serria and earier Mac OS X systems.
The first thing you need to know is that you can't use an ISO disk image file on a Mac, since Apple primarily uses the DMG format. However, if you merely want to burn ISO to a USB stick, that's definitely possible. The only thing you can't do is run an ISO file on an Apple computer. Let's look at the various ways to burn ISO to USB on a Mac machine.
Edit: If you have any question during ISO burning process, please check out the FAQ Part at the end of this article.
Part 1: How to Burn ISO to USB With Mac Terminal Software
Terminal is Apple's command line equivalent of Command Prompt in Windows and Terminal in Linux. Using this command line utility, you can burn an ISO file to an external DVD or USB disk. If you did not t have any experience with text command, then this is not recommended because it is too risky to damage the local disk with wrong input. Terminal allows you to do several system-level operations, so don't input anything other than the commands specified in the process outline shown below:
Step 1: Click Terminal icon from the Dock. Or Go to the Applications folder on Mac and find the Terminal app in Utilities folder.
Step 2: Copy the ISO file in a convenient location so your command doesn't have to be too long. Saving it to desktop or downloads folder is usually a good idea. Make sure you remember the name of the ISO file because it will be used in the command.
Step 3: If your ISO file is in your Desktop, then run the following command (press Enter after typing the command): cd desktop
Step 4: Now run the following command (hit Enter after typing): hdiutil burn filename.iso
Step 5: Once you run the command, your ISO file will be burned to the USB drive in your default optical drive. If you haven't inserted a disk, you will be prompted to do so. There is no need to run the command again after inserting the USB.
Cons:
- Dangerous and not safe for beginners .
- Sharp learning curve.
- Bad support for USB 2.0 device.
- Lower success rate.
If you want to avoid any kind of command line work and if you're running one of the newer versions of macOS, then it's better to use a third-party software like the one described in Part 2 below.
Part 2: Easily Burn ISO to USB on Mac via UUByte Software (Bootable USB Creator)
Sofware being powered by a graphics user interface are always welcomed because of user friendly operation. So the second suggestion in here is UUByte ISO burner software called ISO Editor for Mac. It is popularly regarded as the best ISO burning software for Mac. It allows you to burn, extract, edit, copy and create ISO almost as if it was a native file format on Mac. The utility has been fully tested on a wide range of storage media brands as well as all versions of macOS and Mac OS X.
The biggest advantage is that you do not need any technical expertise whatsoever to use this software. It is highly intuitive, and in a matter of minutes you can burn your ISO to USB or DVD. More importantly, the USB is bootable in default. This flexibility makes it the most user-friendly Mac app for handling ISO disk images in a number of ways. The next section shows you how to easily and quickly burn any ISO file to a disk or drive to create bootable USB on your Mac.
Key Features of ISO Editor for Mac
- Designed by great UI.
- Powerful Burning options.
- Able to make bootable USB or DVD.
- Support the latest macOS Mojave and High Serria.
- Include other useful ISO tools such as edit, extract and create.
Step 1: Download UUByte ISO Burner for Mac
Download and install ISO Editor for Mac to your computer and launch the program. Click on the Burn module on the first page, which will take you to the ISO burning utility.
Step 2: Insert USB Drive on Mac and Import ISO Image
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Insert a USB flash drive into your Mac. Select the ISO file to be burned to the media. If you want a different partition style or file system, make those changes on this page. If you don't know what they mean, leave them in default mode.
Step 3: Start Burning ISO to USB on Mac
Click Burn and the ISO file will be burned to USB drive in around 5 minutes. Please wait and be patient. Make sure the computer not going into sleep mode during the burning process.
UUByte ISO Editor for Mac boasts a 95% burn success rate, so no wasted disks or wasted time when you use this software. The software's reliability, flexibility and speed have made this the go-to Mac application for handling ISO disk image files.
Part 3: Disk Utility - The Default ISO to USB Buner (Solid for Old Macs)
Disk Utility is a built-in tool that comes with Mac OS X and macOS. Using this function, you can easily burn your ISO to a disk after mounting it. Disk Utility is primarily meant to view and repair hard drives and other drives, but also has added functionality. Follow the process below to get your ISO burned to a writable DVD or CD.
Step 1: Go to the Applications folder using Finder or by clicking the shortcut on the bottom right of your screen. From there, go into the Utilities folder and click on Disk Utility to launch the app.
Step 2: Open your ISO file and mount it as a virtual drive. This is done automatically when you click on File >Open Disk Image… in the top menu.
Step 3: When you see your ISO file in the left panel, that means it was mounted properly. You can now insert an USB and click on the Burn option to burn the target ISO file to the USB drive.
This method is only meant for OS X 10.10 and earlier versions. With Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Apple removed the ability to burn ISO to a USB. If you have one of these higher versions, you can try the above methods.
Part 4: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why my USB drive is not bootable by using hdiutil command?
It is a common case for Windows ISO image because this command does not write Windows bootloader to USB drive. You have to format the drive to FAT32 first in Disk Utility.
Q: Can not select USB drive in UUByte ISO Editor?
If the USB drive could be recognized by Mac but not in UUByte ISO Editor, then it is highly possible that your Mac is in Dark Mode. To fix this, please switch to Light mode instead.
Q: Should I format USB stick to NTFS?
No. Mac can only see USB drive formatted with exFAT or MS-FAT. NTFS is not supported by Mac in default. So you can not write ISO image to NTFS USB on Mac. FAT32 is more recommended!
Q: How much time it takes for burning ISO to USB?
For high-speed USB drive (3.0 or 3.1), it can be done within 10 minutes. For low-speed USB drive, it takes much longers (more than 20 minutes).
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Q: Can I use UNetbootin for burning Windows 10 ISO?
No. USB will not be bootable if you are using UNetbootin to burn ISO to USB on Mac.
Q: Can I use Etcher for burning Windows ISO?
No. You will receive 'Partition table missing' error when importing Windows ISO into Etcher app on Mac.
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To be honest, Burning ISO to USB was not challenging at all on Mac in the past. But the situation was changed since the release of macOS. Many apps was not supported or updated to Catalina, Mojave or High Serria. So for the new Mac computer, UUByte ISO Editor is the best option out there in 2020.