Impero Client For Mac
SmartShield for Mac is the only hard drive and configuration protection software solutions using 'Instant Restore' technology, ensure a higher level of security and stability on multi-platforms. Impero Client is a software program developed by Impero Solutions Ltd. The most common release is 3.5.02, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background.
We recently signed up for Impero to help our teachers manage the students in their classroom. All teachers/students are 1:1 with Mac laptops.
Essentially, after a lot of back and forth during my initial setup, it appears that the product is broken in one way or another that will prevent us from being able to use it.
Firstly, in my testing I came across a new and rather significant bug where if you have two users with similar usernames, the console client will give you the highest rights of either user. Example: I have two users, one bsmith and one bsmiththethird. bsmith has access to Group A but not Group B. bsmiththethird has access to Group B but not Group A. The actual result in the Mac Console client is that both users will have access to both groups. If I remove permissions for both from one group or the other, neither will have access.
Support was at a bit of a loss, and we went through several rounds of testing to verify that it wasn't just something I had set up wrong. Finally they were able to get the same results in their own environment, and it's narrowed down to similar usernames and only on the Mac client. Windows clients respect the rights correctly.
Okay, so I can work around that for now, as we don't have any teachers with non-unique usernames. Now it's time for me to set up the groups for teachers. By default, all users get registered under the 'Entire Network' group. This group is a system default and cannot be removed. Part of the access rights on groups allows you to hide the tray icon, disable assistance requests, etc. These settings should be able to be set on a group-level basis. Further, each group has low, medium, and high priorities. So, I could set restrictions on the 'Entire Network' group to say that none of the users in that group can access the Console, but then have a high-priority 'Admin' group that gives full access to everything.
Only, you can't. It's broken. Whatever you apply to the 'entire network' group takes precedence over any other setting, even if your other group memberships have a higher priority.
I'm pretty much at the point where the product is not going to function as advertised, and I need to talk to my vendor about issuing a refund.
Has anyone else ran into this nonsense with Impero? Honestly, if we were using Windows workstations, it doesn't appear that any of this would be an issue. However, we're not, and we made it clear from the first conversation with Impero that this would be used in a 1:1 mac environment.
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Prepare for this simplified login experience:
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When you’ve set up federated authentication, students and teachers can use their existing login to access the full range of Apple services, including 200GB of free iCloud Storage and the ability to collaborate in Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. Students get an individualized experience on iPad, even if they’re sharing a device. Teachers can use Schoolwork to hand out assignments and follow student progress, helping them tailor instruction to each student’s needs. And importantly, their personal data will stay private and secure.
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Purchasing content in bulk for iPad and Mac is made easy within the Apps and Books area in Apple School Manager. You can search for content, purchase licenses with your education volume discount, and instantly view important information including assigned and available licenses, all in one place. And with MDM, you can send content directly to iPad and Mac. Your school retains app licenses and can easily reassign apps among all your devices.
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Apple School Manager and your MDM work together.
With Apple School Manager you can assign school devices to MDM so they are automatically enrolled and configured. Since you can set the default MDM server by device type, it’s easy to automate assignments for iPad and Mac. Using MDM you can wirelessly deploy apps and books, configure home screen layouts, filter web access, schedule overnight software updates, find misplaced devices, and manage dozens of other settings.
Choosing your MDM solution.
MDM solutions are available from a wide range of vendors, whether your school is better suited for a cloud-hosted environment or an on-premise server. MDM solutions come with different features and pricing, so you have flexibility in deciding how to bring Apple devices into your school. The MDM solutions below support the education features in iOS.
Shared iPad
Shared iPad enables schools to share devices between students, while still providing a personalized experience.2 Before class begins, teachers can assign any student any shared iPad. Students know which devices to use because their pictures are on the Lock screens and they can access their personal content using a password or easy-to-remember four-digit PIN. Because a local copy of their data is stored on the device, after students log in, their homework, apps, and assignments are exactly as they left them. So teachers and technology managers won’t lose time backing up or wiping data between classes.
Assessments and standardized testing.
iPad and Mac are approved devices for securely administering summative exams. Both work with state online exams, including tests from Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), and ACT Aspire. With Automatic Assessment Configuration, assessment apps can automatically lock and configure iPad for testing, to prevent students from accessing other apps or features.
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Use in the classroom.
With devices in the hands of students, it’s important to set teachers up with the right tools to create great learning experiences. iPad and Mac fit right in to your school’s existing productivity workflows, with native support for apps like Google Drive and Microsoft Office. And Classroom, Schoolwork, and Apple TV help your teachers go further and transform their classrooms into dynamic and interactive learning environments.
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When you set up student accounts and class rosters in Apple School Manager, classes are automatically available in Classroom and Schoolwork, so teachers can start working right away. And you can enable Student Progress for Schoolwork from the Settings area of Apple School Manager, or disable this feature for individual students in the Accounts area.
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Google G Suite apps, including Google Drive and Google Classroom, work seamlessly on iPad. So do Microsoft Office apps. And with free, built in apps designed by Apple, teachers can bring out the creativity in every student. iMovie brings the power of moving images to storytelling. GarageBand lets students be in a band even if they’ve never played an instrument. And Pages can transform written reports into interactive digital books complete with photos, illustrations, and your own audio clips.
Set up Apple TV for sharing and collaboration.
Apple TV is a great addition to any classroom or conference room. It allows iPad and Mac to wirelessly display their screen to share presentations, websites, and videos. Management features in tvOS make it simple for schools to configure Apple TV. Apple School Manager or Apple Configurator 2 can enroll Apple TV in MDM and fully configure it simply by plugging in power and Ethernet — no user input required. Schools can manage Apple TV at scale including the option to remotely set AirPlay security settings and greater control of what shows on the default Home screen. With MDM you can also set the Apple TV name, network, and Conference Room Display Mode with a custom message.
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