LABS GALLERY: Google Apps Premier Mobile Device Management

LABS GALLERY: Google Apps Premier Mobile Device Management
Written By
Andrew Garcia
Andrew Garcia
Published: Mar 9, 2010
Updated: Feb 2, 2021
1 minute read
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by Andrew Garcia


Rules

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Administrators can limit access solely to devices that support ActiveSync policies, and thereby create and enforce passcode policies.


Passcode

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With passcode policy in place, a user will be forced to create a passcode on the mobile device before being allowed to synchronize data.


Devices

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Domain administrators can view synchronized devices on each user’s management page. Google’s system does a lousy job of differentiating devices.


Wipe

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Administrators can remotely wipe a device reported lost or stolen. The command will be issued to the device the next time it attempts synchronization.


Looped Wipes

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Google’s console frequently will not report a successful wipe job. Any wiped devices that are subsequently rejoined to the domain will be wiped recursively until an administrator cancels the job.


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Andrew Garcia

Andrew cut his teeth as a systems administrator at the University of California, learning the ins and outs of server migration, Windows desktop management, Unix and Novell administration. After a tour of duty as a team leader for PC Magazine's Labs, Andrew turned to system integration - providing network, server, and desktop consulting services for small businesses throughout the Bay Area. With eWEEK Labs since 2003, Andrew concentrates on wireless networking technologies while moonlighting with Microsoft Windows, mobile devices and management, and unified communications. He produces product reviews, technology analysis and opinion pieces for eWEEK.com, eWEEK magazine, and the Labs' Release Notes blog. Follow Andrew on Twitter at andrewrgarcia, or reach him by email at agarcia@eweek.com.

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