Officially, Apple Configurator is only distributed through the Mac App Store. Apple does not provide a direct .dmg or .pkg download link on its public support pages.
Apple Configurator 2 is an essential tool for IT administrators, educational institutions, and businesses managing multiple Apple devices. It allows you to mass configure iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs, and even Macs—updating software, enrolling devices in MDM (Mobile Device Management), and restoring bricked devices. apple configurator 2 download without app store work
You would still need to sign into the App Store inside the VM. The same CLI method works there. Apple Business Manager / Apple School Manager +