iOS Property Files (Info.plist) and iOS Enterprise Policy Files (*.plist)
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There are two different types of files that can be associated with an iOS mobile app that have the .plist file extension:
Information Property-List Files (Info.plist)
The Info.plist file contains critical information about the configuration of an iOS mobile app—such as iOS versions that are supported and device compatibility—which the operating system uses to interact with the app. This file is automatically created when the mobile app is compiled. This information is used by the App Store and by iOS to determine the app’s capabilities and to locate key resources. Every app must include this file and it must be named Info.plist. AdminStudio uses the information in this file to perform testing. Also, this file is required by ConfigMgr (Formerly called as System Center Configuration Manager) to deploy a mobile app.
Enterprise Policy Property List Files (*.plist or *.mobileconfig)
An enterprise policy file is a device-level configuration profile that defines policies that implement security standards for a specific device. Enterprise policy files contain the configurations for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices, and policy settings (or rules) that specify what features of a mobile app or device an enterprise user is permitted to use. You can also enterprise policy files to distribute configuration information to a large number of devices throughout your enterprise, such as Wi-Fi or email settings. Enterprise policy files contain the following types of settings:
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Restrictions on device features, such as location services, GPS, or camera |
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LDAP directory service settings |
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CalDAV calendar service settings |
For more information, see Managing iOS Enterprise Policy Configuration Files.
See Also
About Enterprise Policy Configuration Files
Importing Enterprise Policy Configuration Files
Viewing Enterprise Policy Configuration File Settings
About Mobile App Metadata