Apple IDs and App Redemption

[kristinlynch]

I'm new to JAMF so I have a lot of questions!

I'm setting up 700 iPads for a secondary school.

I understand that when an app is deployed to a device, it is redeemed by that Apple ID.

If that device is turned in (student changes schools, etc.), I think the app is then returned to available inventory - in that the code is returned to a list of unused codes and can be used again and associated with a new Apple ID.

Is this correct?

Thank you!

[Andrina]

Incorrect I'm afraid - once an app has been redeemed by an ID, it's owned by that ID. Think of App purchase as consumables in this case...

[Matt]

You will need an Apple ID for your institution to make this possible. If you are using the Cart or One-to-One program you can use your institutional Apple ID and a Sync station to make it all work. Once the student returns the iPad the sync station will put it back to compliance using either IPCU or Configurator.