The process of duplicating an iOS application management profile allows administrators to create a new, nearly identical profile based on an existing one. This involves copying all settings, configurations, and restrictions from the original profile and applying them to a new profile. For example, an organization might create a standard configuration profile for employee devices. If a new department needs a profile with almost the same settings but requires a slight modification, administrators can duplicate the existing profile and then make the necessary adjustments, rather than creating a profile from scratch.
Duplication offers several benefits. It saves significant time and effort by eliminating the need to manually reconfigure settings. It also ensures consistency across device management profiles, reducing the risk of configuration errors. Furthermore, duplication streamlines the onboarding of new devices or user groups by leveraging proven and effective profile configurations. The practice emerged as mobile device management (MDM) solutions matured and organizations sought efficient methods for managing large numbers of iOS devices with diverse requirements.
