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Application Manager

Manages mobile and managed applications, can read device information and view device configuration profiles.

Scope: Application lifecycle management

Permissions

  • Mobile apps - Full CRUD + Assign + Relate
  • Managed apps - Full CRUD + Assign + Wipe
  • Policy Sets - Full CRUD + Assign
  • Filters - Full CRUD
  • Cloud attached devices - View apps, Take app actions, View client details
  • Managed devices - Read only
  • Device configurations - Read only
  • Microsoft Store for Business - Read
  • Microsoft Defender ATP - Read

Common use cases

  • Deploying line-of-business applications
  • Managing app protection policies (MAM)
  • Configuring app configuration policies
  • Managing VPP/Apple Business Manager apps

Best practices

  • Use for dedicated app deployment teams
  • Combine with Policy and Profile Manager for full MAM/MDM
  • Test app deployments to pilot groups first
  • Use app categories and filters for organization

Security considerations

  • Can wipe managed app data from devices
  • Can deploy apps to all devices in scope
  • Has read access to device information

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