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In this guide, we are going to learn how to install SkypeShieldSphereShield for SfB's dedicated app for MobileIronAirWatch

MDM integration has 2 types of behaviors:

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Regarding Conditional Access SkypeShield SphereShield for SfB can function according to the following approaches:

  • WiFi - Registration can only be done from and a WiFi network that requires a certificate in order to connect to. The certificate is managed by the MDM.
  • SkypeShield Application -  Registration can be performed only by using a specific SkypeShield (SkS) app, that is only available from the corporate store/catalog to the devices that are managed.
  • VPN Redirection - Registration can only be done from a device that is configured to work with Split Tunnel VPN managed by the MDM.

You can implement the app for both Android and iOS devices:

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Before we begin the installation we need to make sure we have a SkypeShield app package containing:

  • SkypeShield_MobileIronAirWatch.ipa
  • SkypeShield_MobileIronAirWatch.apk
  • AppConfig.txt

All of the package components will be provided to you by AGAT administration team.

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Create AirWatch Android SDK Profile

Airwatch allows the SkypeShield app to integrate with the Admin Console, in order to retrieve the latest settings that are applied to the application.
It is possible to update the setting periodically when required, without a single change to the application source code. 

  1. In the AirWatch Admin Console go to Groups & Settings → All Settings
  2. Navigate to Apps → Setting and Policies → Profiles.  Click 


  3. Click SDK Profile → Android
  4. Specify a name for the Android SDK profile.
  5. Go to Custome Customer Settings and click 

  6. Copy & Paste the contents of the AppConfig.txt file (provide by AGAT as part of the SkypeShield Android package) into the 'Custom Setting' field.

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    AppConfig.txt is a unique file that contains parameters specific to your company. The value in the screenshot above is for illustration purposes only.


  7. Click 



Upload SkypeShield Android Application

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  1. In the AirWatch console click on Add → Internal Application
  2. Select SkypeShield_AirWatch.apk and click 
  3. You'll be presented with a screen describing  SkypeShield application details. Click More → SDK



  4. Select the Android SDK profile you've created and click 
  5. In the Internal Apps page select the SkypeShield app you've created and click 



  6. Click 
  7. Select the required Assignment Group  and click 


  8. Click 

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  1. In the AirWatch Admin Console open Apps & Books → Applications → Nativ → Native → Internal


  2. Click the expiration for the application which you want to update the provisioning profile.


  3. Click  and upload the replacement file.
  4. Select 'Update Provisioning Profile For All Applications' the profile to all associated apps. This option will be visible only if multiple apps share the same provisioning profile.
  5. Click 

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