A Mac admin lab asks whether a Mac mini is needed
The learning goal is to return to Mac administration and practice tools such as MDM, Jamf, , Apple certification, and Mosyle. The available is one daily-use M1 Pro MacBook Pro, one iPad, and two iPhones. The main question is whether proper practice needs an extra or another small Mac, or whether the current devices are enough to start.
Budget is tight after a move, so building even a small homelab is a concern. The preferred path is to learn and practice fully remotely if possible.
Key points
- The goal is to learn MDM, Jamf, , Apple certification, and Mosyle.
- The current is an M1 Pro MacBook Pro, one iPad, and two iPhones.
- The main decision is whether to buy a or another small Mac for lab work.
- The budget is limited after a move, so extra lab is a concern.
- The preferred setup is fully remote learning and practice.