MDM Glossary — LuckyMDM

MDM (Mobile Device Management)

Technology that manages mobile devices through a central server, including enrollment, policy, and remote actions.

Supervision

An Apple device state where an organization has deeper control over a device it owns or leases.

Supervision lock

The ability to control a leased device through MDM supervision, used for rental risk control.

Apple Business Manager (ABM)

Apple's portal for registering devices to an organization for management.

Automated Device Enrollment (ADE)

Apple feature that auto-enrolls devices into MDM on activation.

Android Enterprise

Google's official framework for managing Android devices in organizations.

Remote lock

A command that restricts a device over the air through official MDM channels.

Activation lock

An anti-theft feature that ties a device to an Apple ID or organization.

Activation lock detection

Continuous verification of activation lock status to catch unlock fraud.

Rent collection mode

A partial restriction mode that keeps the payment channel open while applying pressure on overdue customers.

Geofencing

Triggering alerts when a device enters or leaves a defined geographic area.

App allowlist / blocklist

Controlling which apps can run on managed devices.

VPP (Volume Purchase Program)

Apple program for bulk-purchasing and distributing apps to managed devices.

E-contract

Electronic contract signing tied to the device rental lifecycle.

Data wipe

Remotely erasing corporate data from a device, used at lease end or for lost devices.