To use an IT policy rule on a BlackBerry device, you must verify that the BlackBerry Device Software version supports the IT
policy rule. For example, you cannot use the Disable Camera IT policy rule to control whether a BlackBerry device user can
access the camera on the device if the BlackBerry Device Software version does not support the IT policy rule. For
information about the BlackBerry Device Software version that is required for a specific IT policy rule, see the
BlackBerry
Enterprise Server Policy Reference Guide
.
If you create a custom IT policy that does not permit users to change their user information on their devices, you can only
apply this custom IT policy to devices running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or later.
The BlackBerry Administration Service groups the IT policy rules by common properties or by application. Most IT policy
rules are designed so that you can assign them to multiple user accounts and groups.
Preconfigured IT policies
The BlackBerry Enterprise Server includes the following preconfigured IT policies that you can change to create IT policies
that meet the requirements of your organization.
Preconfigured IT policy
Description
Default
This policy includes all the standard IT policy rules that are set on the
BlackBerry Enterprise Server.
Individual-Liable Devices
Similar to the Default IT policy, this policy prevents BlackBerry device users from
accessing organizer data from within the social networking applications on their
BlackBerry devices.
This policy permits users to access their personal calendar services and email
messaging services (for example, their BlackBerry Internet Service accounts),
update the BlackBerry Device Software using methods that exist outside your
organization, make calls when devices are locked, and cut, copy, and paste text.
Users cannot forward email messages from one email messaging service to
another.
You can use the Individual-Liable Devices IT policy if your organization includes
users who purchase their own devices and connect the devices to a BlackBerry
Enterprise Server instance in your organization's environment.
Basic Password Security
Similar to the Default IT policy, this policy also requires a basic password that
users can use to unlock their devices. Users must change the passwords
regularly. The IT policy includes a password timeout that locks devices.
Medium Password Security
Similar to the Default IT policy, this policy also requires a complex password that
users can use to unlock their devices. Users must change the passwords
regularly. This policy includes a maximum password history and turns off
Bluetooth technology on devices.
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