Technical Training
Apple Technical Series 2026
Across the CEnet member network, technical teams are asking similar questions when it comes to deploying and managing Apple devices at scale - from streamlined enrolment to secure identity and classroom management.
This three-part technical series brings together members of the Apple Field Engineering team to walk through the most common questions raised by diocese IT teams, with practical demonstrations and dedicated Q&A in every session.
Whether you’re refining an existing Apple deployment or building out new processes, these sessions are designed to give your technical team actionable guidance straight from Apple.
Who should attend
Technical team members across CEnet member diocese responsible for deploying, configuring or managing Apple devices.
Facilitators
Apple Field Engineering
Dates
28 October, 4 November and 11 November 2026
Time
11:00am AEDT (Sydney time) each session
Live session only
This training will not be recorded
Session 1: Deploying Apple in Education
Wednesday 28 October 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm AEDT (1hr)
Join us for a deep dive into best-practice deployment of Apple devices in an education setting. This session focuses on Mac deployment and management, with the technologies covered applying equally to iPad and Apple TV.
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Apple School Manager updates
- Live Mac deployment demonstration
- Getting started with Mac deployment
- Live Q&A
Session 2: Platform Single Sign-on for macOS
Wednesday 4 November 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm AEDT (1hr)
Platform SSO brings identity integration to the Mac login window, allowing users to seamlessly access enterprise apps, websites, and secure browser sessions without repeatedly re-entering credentials. Learn how to configure and deploy this capability across your diocese.
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Single sign-on capabilities in macOS
- Configuring Platform Single Sign-on
- Real-world Platform SSO use cases
- Live Q&A
Session 3: Managed Apple Accounts in the Classroom
Wednesday 11 November 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm AEDT (1hr)
Managed Apple Accounts give students and staff access to Apple services like iCloud, Shared iPad, and the Classroom app, while giving IT teams the control and oversight they need. This session covers creating Managed Apple Accounts in Apple School Manager and how they can enable the Apple Classroom app for educators.
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Creating Managed Apple Accounts
- Apple School Manager Federation
- Using the Apple Classroom app
- Live Q&A