Apple has released version 2.0 of the iPhone Configuration Utility for Mac OS X and Windows. The software assists users in creating, maintaining, encrypting, and pushing configuration profiles, as well as in tracking and installing provisioning profiles and authorized applications, and capturing device information including console logs.

“Configuration profiles are XML files that contain device security policies, VPN configuration information, Wi-Fi settings, APN settings, Exchange account settings, mail settings, and certificates that permit iPhone and iPod touch to work with your enterprise systems,” Apple explains. Interested parties can find instructions on how to use the iPhone Configuration Utility within the iPhone and iPod touch Enterprise Deployment Guide located here.

Not much is different on the Windows side. However, PC users do need to meet some requirements, including Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 with .NET 3.5 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 with .NET 3.5 Service Pack 1. Either solution is suitable to run the iPhone Configuration Utility 2.0 for Windows. Those who want to download the .Net 3.5 Service Pack 1 installer straight away can do so by visiting the Windows maker here.

Apple also points out that there’s a Share button that allows Windows users of the utility to create an Outlook message with a configuration profile as an attachment. More options are available, Apple says.

Download iPhone Configuration Utility 2.0 for Mac OS X (Free)

Download iPhone Configuration Utility 2.0 for Windows (Free)