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Frequently Asked Questions about grommunio-MDM

What is grommunio-MDM?Show answer Action: Open answer

grommunio-MDM extends the grommunio platform with Mobile Device Management for Exchange ActiveSync-based devices within an open-source groupware environment.

What technology is grommunio-MDM based on?Show answer Action: Open answer

grommunio-MDM is technically based on Exchange ActiveSync within grommunio-sync.

Which devices can be managed with grommunio-MDM?Show answer Action: Open answer

Typically:

  • iPhones
  • iPads
  • Android smartphones
  • Android tablets
  • Exchange ActiveSync-compatible devices
Does grommunio-MDM support remote wipe?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. Lost or compromised devices can be centrally reset or removed.

Can security policies for devices be defined?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. Password and security policies can be configured via Exchange ActiveSync policies.

Does grommunio-MDM support Single Sign-On?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. In combination with grommunio-auth, the platform supports centralized SSO architectures via OpenID Connect and SAML.

Can grommunio-MDM be used with LDAP or Active Directory?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. The platform can be integrated into existing LDAP and Active Directory environments.

Is grommunio-MDM a complete Unified Endpoint Management system?Show answer Action: Open answer

No. The primary focus is on Exchange ActiveSync-based device management within the groupware environment and not on full endpoint management like traditional UEM platforms.

Is grommunio-MDM suitable for Linux environments?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. The platform is fully based on Linux and open-source technologies and is particularly suitable for Linux-based enterprise environments.

Does grommunio-MDM support digital sovereignty?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. Organizations retain control over:

  • Mobile devices
  • Synchronization data
  • Infrastructure
  • User management
  • Security policies

This makes the platform especially suitable for European open-source and Linux strategies.

Can grommunio-MDM be combined with other open-source platforms?Show answer Action: Open answer

Yes. Especially in combination with:

  • XWiki
  • OpenProject
  • Keycloak
  • Linux infrastructures
  • PostgreSQL