What must an administrator ensure before using a third-party mobile device management (MDM) system for Google Workspace devices?

An administrator must ensure that Google advanced mode MDM is disabled before using a third-party mobile device management system for Google Workspace devices because having both an advanced MDM system and a third-party MDM system enabled simultaneously can lead to conflicts and management challenges. Google’s advanced MDM provides various controls and features specifically designed for managing devices within the Google ecosystem, and if it is active, it may interfere with the policies and settings set by the third-party MDM. Disabling Google’s advanced mode allows the third-party MDM to take full control of the device management process, enabling consistent policy enforcement and a streamlined management experience.

Other options might suggest requirements that are either specific to certain devices or functionalities rather than to the overall management process. For example, requiring that the MDM system supports Android devices is too narrow in scope since many organizations use a variety of operating systems. Similarly, stipulating that devices must be enrolled in Google Fi or that all devices must have Google apps installed may not apply universally to all organizations, as businesses often have diverse device models and use cases outside of the Google ecosystem.