From 6095b58099a8f69b90d1a22816e9b02367a12e14 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Noah Talerman <47070608+noahtalerman@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:55:04 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update guide: macOS Tahoe (#33042) - What does same day support mean? Existing features are tested and all bugs are fixed - What about new features? Those go through Fleet's prioritization process - Add section for new feature highlights - Fleet currently only supports Apple Business Manager (ABM). Remove mention of Apple School Manager --- ...rts-macos-26-tahoe-ios-26-and-ipados-26.md | 29 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/articles/fleet-supports-macos-26-tahoe-ios-26-and-ipados-26.md b/articles/fleet-supports-macos-26-tahoe-ios-26-and-ipados-26.md index aa79bca4fc..ec4307ceaa 100644 --- a/articles/fleet-supports-macos-26-tahoe-ios-26-and-ipados-26.md +++ b/articles/fleet-supports-macos-26-tahoe-ios-26-and-ipados-26.md @@ -4,29 +4,32 @@ _Photo by [MariuszBlach](https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/lake-tahoe-gm480641071-36497954)_ -With Apple's releases of macOS Tahoe 26, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26, Fleet provides same-day support for IT teams to upgrade immediately so devices will remain secure and fully managed. +With Apple's releases of macOS Tahoe 26, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26, Fleet provides same-day support for IT teams to upgrade immediately so devices will remain secure and fully managed. This means that all existing Fleet features are tested and bugs are fixed. -## Simplified MDM migration with Apple Business Manager +Also, Fleet will support these new features: +- MDM migration with Apple Business Manager (ABM) +- Declarative device management (DDM) OS updates and profiles +- Platform Single Sign-on during new Mac setup (coming soon) + +All new features go through Fleet's [prioritization process](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company/product-groups#how-feature-requests-are-prioritized). Excited about a new feature in macOS Tahoe? You can file a [feature request](https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/issues/new?template=feature-request.md). + +## MDM migration with Apple Business Manager (ABM) With MacOS Tahoe 26, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26, Apple introduces Device Management Migration: an improved workflow for migrating devices from one management service (MDM) to another. -In Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager, admins can assign devices to a new MDM server and set a migration deadline. Users receive clear notifications that enrollment into a new management service is required. If users do not act before the migration deadline, enrollment into the new MDM is enforced automatically, eliminating the need for device wipes, scripts, or manual workarounds that previously made MDM migrations more difficult, complex and time-consuming. +In Apple Business Manager (ABM), admins can assign devices to a new MDM server and set a migration deadline. Users receive clear notifications that enrollment into a new management service is required. If users do not act before the migration deadline, enrollment into the new MDM is enforced automatically, eliminating the need for device wipes, scripts, or manual workarounds that previously made MDM migrations more difficult, complex and time-consuming. -Fleet is ready to support this migration workflow, making it easier for organizations to migrate devices with minimal disruption. Learn more about configuring migration in Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager here: https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/migrate-managed-devices-dep4acb2aa44/web +Fleet is ready to support this migration workflow, making it easier for organizations to migrate devices with minimal disruption. Learn more about configuring migration in the [Apple docs](https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/migrate-managed-devices-dep4acb2aa44/web). -## Declarative device management (DDM) +## Declarative device management (DDM) OS updates and profiles -Apple continues to expand Declarative Device Management (DDM) across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Fleet supports DDM profiles. Fleet admins can take advantage of all the DDM features that Fleet supports today. +Apple continues to expand declarative device management (DDM) across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Fleet supports [OS updates](https://fleetdm.com/guides/enforce-os-updates) via DDM and [custom declaration (DDM) profiles](https://fleetdm.com/guides/custom-os-settings). -## Platform single sign-on +## Platform Single Sign-on during new Mac setup -In macOS Tahoe 26, Apple expanded Platform Single Sign-On (PSSO) with a new option for users to enter their credentials as a Setup Assistant step during Automated Device Enrollment. Instead of a local account being created first and enabling PSSO afterward, users can now authenticate with their identity provider as the first setup step. This creates a local account on the Mac linked to the user's identity that's kept in sync with their IdP credentials. +In macOS Tahoe 26, Apple expanded Platform Single Sign-On (Platform SSO) with a new option for users to enter their credentials as a Setup Assistant step during Automated Device Enrollment. Instead of a local account being created first and enabling Platform SSO afterward, users can now authenticate with their identity provider as the first setup step. This creates a local account on the Mac linked to the user's identity that's kept in sync with their IdP credentials. -Fleet is working to add support for this new enrollment workflow. Admins will be able to take advantage of it in an upcoming Fleet release. - -## Ready from day one - -Fleet is ready to help you manage macOS Tahoe 26, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26 from day one so you can upgrade with confidence. Fleet is committed to comprehensive support for all of Apple’s operating system releases. For more details, see the Fleet [handbook](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/engineering#provide-same-day-support-for-major-version-macos-releases). +This new enrollment workflow is coming soon.