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nhendersonNew Contributor

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Extension attribute Script

I am trying to setup an extension attribute to verify if MS defender is enabled on devices in our environment. When I save the EA I only get a response from 1 device but I need responses from all of my devices. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

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justintechyNew Contributor

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JAMF Connect Privilege Escalation for Tech Group only

We have successfully setup Jamf Connect menu bar icon to allow privilege elevation for just our technicians by using Roles with our OIDC provider Entra. The reason for this is that we don’t want standard users to be able to request or be full admins.

jakekiserNew Contributor

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Automatic Device Enrollment Certificate Upload Error

Unable to complete file upload. fiie contents does not match file type in Jamf when uploading an automated device enrollment token from apple business manager

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LysetteBCommunity Manager

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Who wants to jump on this trend with me...

Hey Nation,I’m normally not one to jump on a trend but this one was too fun not to! Who’s up for sharing theirs??Head to ChatGPT (I know it’s already open so shouldn’t take you long 😂) and ask: “Create a caricature of me and my job based on everythin

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MarveHarriNew Contributor

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VPP Assigned Apps asking for Apple Account sign in whenever opened

I am suddenly having an issue with JAMF deployed apps. I’m only seeing the issue happening on 3 apps that are paid for. The apps deploy properly to the iPads but are now prompting the user to sign in to an Apple Account whenever the app is opened on

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bears97New Contributor

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Jamf Connect Password not syncing with Azure AD correctly?

This has come to my attention recently. So basically, our users would change their password via jamf connect, it would go through and successfully change their azure ad password. Then once they login to the computer, it would give them a prompt, tell

jonrosContributor

Sign, when migration is complete - Jamf Pro

Hi everyone,I'm currently preparing to move about 500 devices from Jamf to another MDM. I've made sure all devices are updated to macOS and iOS/iPadOS 26 and have tested moving a few devices to confirm that it works without deleting them first.The qu

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user-xieDTETtobVisitor

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Fixing issue where Mac will not recover from sleep

We have run into a situation where closing the lid on a Mac Book Pro or even just setting the device to sleep is resulting in a machine that cannot be recovered without holding down the power button.I’ve looked for changes that might be causing this

EsantanaVisitor

Students using Show Math Results to cheat on Math test.

Our students are cheating on test using the Keyboard setting “Show math results”. I created a ticket with Jamf but they told me the only way to fix this is to use Blueprints but we are not set up with SSO. Is there another way of fixing this issue

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The Ultimate Guide to Migrating to Self Service+ for macOS (Without Breaking macOS Onboarding)

A complete, step-by-step deployment guide - including macOS Onboarding and Jamf ConnectAuthor: Meir ElimelechWith contributions from: Omer Ninyo / @Ninyo Why this guide exists – and who should read it Jamf’s move to make Self Service+ mandatory for

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nhendersonNew Contributor

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Extension attribute Script

I am trying to setup an extension attribute to verify if MS defender is enabled on devices in our environment. When I save the EA I only get a response from 1 device but I need responses from all of my devices. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

1046

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justintechyNew Contributor

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JAMF Connect Privilege Escalation for Tech Group only

We have successfully setup Jamf Connect menu bar icon to allow privilege elevation for just our technicians by using Roles with our OIDC provider Entra. The reason for this is that we don’t want standard users to be able to request or be full admins.

jakekiserNew Contributor

General Discussions

Automatic Device Enrollment Certificate Upload Error

Unable to complete file upload. fiie contents does not match file type in Jamf when uploading an automated device enrollment token from apple business manager

MarveHarriNew Contributor

General Discussions

VPP Assigned Apps asking for Apple Account sign in whenever opened

I am suddenly having an issue with JAMF deployed apps. I’m only seeing the issue happening on 3 apps that are paid for. The apps deploy properly to the iPads but are now prompting the user to sign in to an Apple Account whenever the app is opened on

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bears97New Contributor

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Jamf Connect Password not syncing with Azure AD correctly?

This has come to my attention recently. So basically, our users would change their password via jamf connect, it would go through and successfully change their azure ad password. Then once they login to the computer, it would give them a prompt, tell

jonrosContributor

Sign, when migration is complete - Jamf Pro

Hi everyone,I'm currently preparing to move about 500 devices from Jamf to another MDM. I've made sure all devices are updated to macOS and iOS/iPadOS 26 and have tested moving a few devices to confirm that it works without deleting them first.The qu

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user-xieDTETtobVisitor

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Fixing issue where Mac will not recover from sleep

We have run into a situation where closing the lid on a Mac Book Pro or even just setting the device to sleep is resulting in a machine that cannot be recovered without holding down the power button.I’ve looked for changes that might be causing this

EsantanaVisitor

Students using Show Math Results to cheat on Math test.

Our students are cheating on test using the Keyboard setting “Show math results”. I created a ticket with Jamf but they told me the only way to fix this is to use Blueprints but we are not set up with SSO. Is there another way of fixing this issue

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BCPeteoContributor

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Apple seed for IT beta testing with out blueprints?

I would like to enable the apple seed for IT beta program using the Beta token from Apple school manager to allow a device to get betas with out needing to login with an Apple ID on the device.Reading documentation we are able to get the token using

SeanAContributor

One possible cause: Installation failed. The installer reported: installer: Cannot install on volume / because it is disabled.

Since I could not find a solution or explanation for this error in the the great JAMF Nation / Google / Internet troubleshooting database, I would like to share one possible cause for Installation failed. The installer reported: installer: Cannot i

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