From 8811ddeba638b509ce426f65dbd37e112a25ed3b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Noah Talerman <47070608+noahtalerman@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:11:49 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Add "MDM on/off" to why this way (#12698)
- Handbook why we use "MDM on/off" instead of "MDM enrolled/unenrolled"
at Fleet
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handbook/company/why-this-way.md | 12 ++++++++++++
1 file changed, 12 insertions(+)
diff --git a/handbook/company/why-this-way.md b/handbook/company/why-this-way.md
index bf04bf6a52..1bf7c34623 100644
--- a/handbook/company/why-this-way.md
+++ b/handbook/company/why-this-way.md
@@ -261,5 +261,17 @@ As we use sentence case, only the first word is capitalized. But, if a word woul
The reason for sentence case at Fleet is that everyone capitalizes differently in English, and capitalization conventions have not been taught very consistently in schools. Sentence case simplifies capitalization rules so that contributors can deliver more natural, even-looking content with a voice that feels similar no matter where you're reading it.
+## Why does Fleet use "MDM on/off" instead of "MDM enrolled/unenrolled"?
+
+Fleet is more than an MDM (mobile device management) solution.
+
+With Fleet, you can secure and investigate Macs, Windows servers, Chromebooks, and more by installing the fleetd agent (or chrome extension for Chromebooks). When we use the word "enroll" in Fleet, we want this to mean anytime one of these hosts shows up in Fleet and the user can see that sweet telemetry.
+
+Fleet also has MDM features that allow IT admins to enforce OS settings, OS updates, and more. When we use the phrase "MDM on" in Fleet, it means a host has these features activated.
+
+Workspace ONE and other MDM solutions use "enroll" to mean both telemetry is being collecting and enforcement features are activated.
+
+Since Fleet is more than MDM, you can collect telemetry on your Windows servers and you can enforce OS settings on your Macs. Or you can collect telemetry for both without enforcing OS settings.
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