Apple · Free course
Moving from Windows to Apple
A strategic guide to moving a business from Windows to Apple: the business case, how deployment works, security in a mixed environment, the user experience, and long-term support.
- Modules
- 5
- Time
- 61 min
- Level
- Intermediate
- Cost
- Free
What you'll learn.
- The business case for Apple, including total cost of ownership over a three to four year lifecycle
- How Apple Business and MDM work together to deliver zero-touch deployment
- How identity providers, single sign-on and MFA keep a mixed Apple and Windows environment secure
- What changes and what stays the same for users, and how to prepare them for day one
- How Mac support, governance and refresh planning differ from Windows, and what to look for in an IT partner
Who it's for.
IT leaders, IT managers, operations leads and business decision-makers who are planning, or already carrying out, a move from Windows to Apple.
Course outline.
- Module 1: Why Businesses Move to Apple
- Module 2: How Apple Deployment Works
- Module 3: Identity, Access, and Security in a Mixed Environment
- Module 4: What Changes, What Stays the Same
- Module 5: Long-Term Support, Governance, and Getting the Most from Apple
Learn. Quiz. Earn a badge.
Short modules, a quick quiz after each one, and a badge when you finish the track. Pick up where you left off.
Start track →Is this course free?
Yes. Public courses in the Dr Logic Academy are free. You just need an Academy account to save your progress.
How long does it take?
About 61 minutes, across 5 short modules. Go at your own pace and pick up where you left off.
How does it work?
Each module ends with a short quiz. Pass them all to complete the track.
Do I earn a badge?
Yes. You earn a badge when you complete the track, and it shows on your Academy profile.
Do we have to replace every Windows PC?
No. A mixed environment, with Apple and Windows devices side by side, is the most common scenario, and the course covers how to run one securely.
Will Microsoft 365 still work?
Yes. Microsoft 365 and most major business applications run natively on macOS.
Is the course technical?
It covers both sides: the strategic case and cost for leadership, and deployment, identity and support for IT teams.
