[auslander]

> It's possible, but just kinda silly.

Why silly? In one .mobileconfig file, I created complex VPN config for my provider, with my own preferences, and loaded it without any MDM, to all my macs and iPhones.

[derefr]

Because, what happens when you want to update that config? Even if you're just doing it for your personal stuff, MDM means centralized push-based management.

[auslander]

I'm not centralized, I will just update my config myself. Simply clicking on new myvpn.mobileconfig file :)

[derefr]

I guess I just don't like the idea of forgetting to update a device that I rarely touch (e.g. my iPad) and then being unable to VPN home with it later when I do go to use it, from a café on vacation or something.

Much easier to just leave Server.app running on my iMac. (It's basically what Server.app is built for; it's certainly not targeted at enterprises!)