Let’s discuss how to Retrieve iOS VPP Managed App ID Publisher Platform Assignment and Last Modified Details using Intune Copilot Explorer. iOS VPP Apps are applications that organizations acquire and distribute through Apple’s Volume Purchase Program (VPP), a service now integrated into Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager.
Using Intune Copilot Explorer, IT administrators can quickly query and retrieve a list of iOS Store applications deployed within their organisation. By entering a simple prompt such as “Get iOS Store App Applications” in the Explorer, admins can view key details about each managed app, including the app name, publisher, platform (iOS), version, and assignment status. This saves time compared to navigating multiple menus manually in the Intune Admin Center.
In one of the previous posts, we covered the details of how to get iOS Store App Applications using Intune Copilot Explorer. The post explained how IT administrators can use Copilot Explorer to quickly retrieve information about the iOS apps deployed in their organization, including app names, versions, publishers, and assignment status.
In this post, you will learn all the details and steps required to get iOS VPP Apps from the Intune Admin Center using Copilot Explorer. By simply entering a query in Copilot Explorer, admins can quickly access a comprehensive list of iOS VPP apps deployed across devices, making it easier to manage app licenses, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance.
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Retrieve iOS VPP Managed App ID Publisher Platform Assignment and Last Modified Details using Intune Copilot Explorer
You can easily find iOS VPP Apps using the Intune Admin Center with Copilot Explorer. First, sign in to the Intune Admin Center and go to the Explorer tab. Then, type the query “Get iOS VPP app applications” and click the arrow next to it. The Copilot will process your request and show you the list of iOS VPP Apps. This makes it simple to get the information you need.
- Copilot Results
- There are 6 items in the results list. This query is designed to help an Intune admin retrieve detailed information about managed applications within their environment. It filters the managed applications based on a specific type, then organizes and presents key details such as the application name, ID, publisher, platform, version, assignment status, and the last modification date. This allows the admin to easily review and manage the applications deployed within their organization.
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Identify Devices with a Specific Managed App Installed
“Get devices that have the managed app /Managed App installed on platform Managed App Platform” query helps you find all the devices where a particular managed app is installed on a specific platform. By using this, you can easily track how an app is being deployed and used across different devices.
It provides useful insights into app distribution and helps ensure that the right users or devices have access to the necessary applications. This information is helpful for managing licenses, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing app deployment.
| Other Useful Queries | Next steps to consider |
|---|---|
| Query: Get devices that have the managed app /Managed App installed on platform Managed App Platform Reason: This query helps identify which devices have a specific managed app installed, providing insights into app deployment across different platforms. | Review the list of managed applications and their details to ensure that all necessary apps are deployed and up-to-date. This helps in maintaining compliance and ensuring that users have access to the required applications. Investigate any discrepancies or issues with specific managed apps by using the recommended queries to identify devices or users experiencing problems. This can help in troubleshooting and resolving deployment issues. Use the data to plan and implement updates or changes to managed applications, ensuring that all apps are running the latest versions and are properly assigned to the necessary devices and users. This helps in maintaining a secure and efficient application environment. |
End Results
After running the query to get iOS VPP Apps in the Intune Admin Center using Copilot Explorer, you’ll see a list of apps with important details like the app name, Managed App ID, publisher, app version, and assignment status.
The results show which apps are already assigned to devices or users and which are not yet assigned. This helps IT administrators easily track app deployment, manage licenses, and ensure that the right apps are available to the right users, improving overall app management and organization-wide access.
| Managed App | Managed App ID | Publisher | Managed App Platform | Assigned Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom Workplace for Intune | 6fc629db-729d-4347-8de4-40853798904e | Zoom Video Communications, Inc. | iOS | Assigned |
| Microsoft Teams | fdcaef53-9151-4041-a902-f8ae02c9ba00 | Microsoft Corporation | iOS | NotAssigned |
| WhatsApp Messenger | bdcaf39b-f0f3-4a23-a3aa-2703eab3096b | WhatsApp Inc. | iOS | NotAssigned |
| Microsoft Outlook | bbe4d268-0af0-487c-93d3-327fbd012406 | Microsoft Corporation | iOS | NotAssigned |
| Intune Company Portal | d7d76c43-14f7-477d-8f40-978452ae4b97 | Microsoft Corporation | iOS | Assigned |
| Google Chrome | 9b243dfb-25d0-4bef-922a-17e7ecf9a6a4 | Google LLC | iOS | NotAssigned |
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