App Management

Mobile App Management (MAM) in Relution

Relution offers comprehensive Mobile App Management (MAM) functionality, enabling centralized management of all supported apps — cross-platform and efficient.

Supported platforms and app formats:

  • iOS & iPadOS: VPP apps and native apps (.ipa)
  • macOS: VPP apps and native apps (.dmg, .pkg)
  • Android: native apps (.apk)
  • Windows: Microsoft Store apps and installation packages in the formats .msix, .msixbundle, .appx, .appxbundle, .msi, .exe, and via Winget
  • Web links: can also be managed and provided centrally

Relution allows unified and flexible management of all applications within an organization.

For native apps, using the Relution App Store is mandatory, whereas VPP or manufacturer store apps can optionally be managed through it.

Overview of the Apps Menu

The Apps Menu in Relution is divided into the following sections:

  • App Store - Relution’s own app store for all supported apps and formats mentioned above.
  • Requests - App requests from end users that can be approved by administrators or app managers.
  • Categories - Allows apps to be categorized, e.g., for educational purposes.
  • Purchased Apps - Overview of all (Apple) VPP apps, including tokens and synchronization options.
  • Media - Overview of all uploaded (Apple) VPP media such as books or other files, e.g., PDFs.

App Store Explained

The Relution App Store serves as a central repository for all supported apps across various platforms.

It provides an overview of available apps based on name, platform, status, modification date, and additional criteria. Additional columns can be displayed via the hamburger menu.

Using the add button, apps can be integrated from their respective manufacturer stores or uploaded natively.

Sections in the App Store

When opening an added app, extended configuration possibilities and actual MAM functionalities become accessible.

  • Information

    • Overview with current status and version (Development, Review, Release, Archive)
    • Description of the app (retrieved from the respective manufacturer store)
    • Changelog of the app (retrieved from the respective manufacturer store)
    • Additional Information such as internal app name or version

  • Settings

    • General
      • Automatic Updates – refers to metadata from the respective manufacturer store (weekly updates)
      • Categories – allows the app to be categorized, e.g., for educational purposes
      • Responsible Person – assigned person or role for the app
      • Support Contact – contact address for app support
    • Permissions
      • Owner – owner of the app
      • Reviewer – permissions for app review
      • Developer – permissions for app development
      • Users – users or groups approved here can use or install the app

  • Auto Deployments – specify users or groups that should automatically receive this app

  • History – timeline of app updates and versions

  • Devices with this App – overview of all devices where this app is installed

Requests

Via the Relution Agent or the Portal, users can request desired apps.

This enables the authorized user or administrator to approve apps, delete requests, adjust the status, and procure VPP licenses if necessary.

Categories

Admins and authorized users can create categories for apps and add respective apps to them, making them easier and faster to locate within the Relution Teacher App.

Purchased Apps

A dedicated overview for VPP apps from Apple for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, including a manual sync function if required.

It allows filtering via VPP tokens and offers an overview of total license count, available licenses, and assigned licenses. Clicking on a specific app lets you assign licenses directly to devices, users, or groups.

Media

A dedicated overview for VPP media from Apple for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, including a manual sync function if required.

It allows filtering via VPP tokens and provides an overview of total license count, available licenses, and assigned licenses. Clicking on a specific medium lets you assign licenses directly to devices, users, or groups.

Additionally, other media such as PDF or EPUB files can be distributed.