iOS 7+, iPadOS 13+, tvOS 9+, or Mac computers with Apple Silicon / T2 chips Unrestricted access to ://apple.com and ://apple.com Summary of Best Practices
While cfgutil is typically packaged inside the main app bundle, it can be isolated and managed via scripting workflows.
This method is 100% legitimate and the preferred enterprise path.
: The current version of Apple Configurator is available for free for Mac computers via the App Store.
Organizations frequently seek alternatives to the consumer Mac App Store for several practical reasons:
Method 2: Extracting the PKG via Apple's VPP Service (For Offline Imaging)
Apple Configurator is an essential tool for IT administrators and deployment professionals who need to configure and mass-deploy iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices. However, the standard installation method relies entirely on the Mac App Store.
Apple Configurator 2 is officially distributed exclusively through the Mac App Store
Install Homebrew on a packaging Mac if it isn't already installed: /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://githubusercontent.com)" Install the Mac App Store CLI tool: brew install mas
Method 1: Using Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM)