The Create Profiles pages defines configuration profiles. Profiles determine how devices are configured and managed using Mobile Device Management. Each profile represents a different set of options. Changes to a profile affect all devices assigned that profile. A profile is assigned to devices using Mobile > Assign Profiles.
Types of Profiles
Email Profile - Configures the email client on a managed mobile device. Currently applies only to iOS devices. Multiple profiles of this type can be assigned to the same device.
Security Profile - Configures policies related to the creation of PINs. PINs are used by a device users to unlock their devices.
Web Clip Profile - Specifies a web application "shortcut" to a URL that the device can access. Currently applies only to iOS devices. Multiple profiles of this type can be assigned to the same device
iOS 4 Device Feature Profile - Applies to iOS devices earlier than iOS 5. Enables and disables popular features on iOS 4 devices.
iOS Device Feature Profile - Applies to iOS5, iOS6, iOS7 only. Enables and disables popular features on iOS devices.