In-House App Development Accelerator Guide - Apple

It’s important to note that a provisioning profi le is not a security mechanism. While it does provide
basic authorization for an app to run, it doesn’t provide user authentication or additional protection
of data used or accessed within your app. It’s always a best practice to secure the app itself through
internal means. As mentioned in the “Development” chapter of this guide, you can leverage a wealth
of iOS security features and frameworks for your in-house app. For example, one of the best ways to
secure your in-house app is to create a standard library for user authentication.
3. Sign and build in Xcode. Once your distribution certifi cate and provisioning profi le are installed,
you’ll need to sign your code in Xcode. For more details on the code signing process, follow the stepby-step
instructions provided in the Developer Provisioning Portal.
When your app is signed, Xcode packages it for enterprise distribution with a simple export process.
Use the Xcode Organizer to share a project that’s been added to your archive and select the options
for enterprise distribution. This process automatically packages the app, the provisioning profi le, and
other elements needed for wireless distribution.
Distribution
Once you’ve fi nished building your app, distributing in-house apps can be done either by hosting your
app on a simple web server you create internally, setting up your own in-house app catalog, or using a
third-party mobile device management solution.
The solution that’s best for you depends on your specifi c requirements, your infrastructure, and the
level of app management you need.
Planning • Design • Development • Deployment
Overview: Xcode Organizer
The Organizer is a single window for managing Xcode projects, SCM
repositories, app archives, and devices—including one-click setup of new
iOS devices for development. In the context of app distribution, the organizer
is the central library from which apps can be shared (exported) for enterprise
distribution. The Organizer can also be used to install in-house apps and
provisioning profi les on connected devices.
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