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How does Jamf retrieve the installation count, usage duration, and user information of Office
I would like to ask a question: How does Jamf retrieve the installation count, usage duration, and user information of Office software? View more
Block login to iCloud
Hi, is there a way to block the iCloud login on Mac? My users are not allowed to log into their apple account with their work Macs, so I want to block the access completely. Thanks! View more
Self Service won't up in one account on computer
I have a computer that we created the user account with Jamf Connect. Once in the user account, we can't open self service. I removed self service and reinstalled it with Jamf policy command. It still won't open. To clarify what I mean but not openin... View more
Computer names getting added to /etc/hosts file.
We have noticed that on some of our Macs the computer's name is getting added to /etc/hosts. This isn't having any negative effect on the operation of the Mac, but it does cause an issue with Tanium which queries the computer name as part of its data... View more
Jamf Connect + Entra ID + PTA: Password Expiry Issue & Change Password URL Behavior
Hi everyone, We are currently using Jamf Connect integrated with Entra ID, and our environment is configured to use Pass-through Authentication (PTA). This means user passwords are validated directly against our on-premises Active Directory (AD). The... View more
Will Jamf Self Service+ ever be automatically installed?
I like Jamf Self Service+. It's a clean interface. Currently I don't see a way to rename it like the current version of Self Service. We rename Self Service to Software Center to make it familiar to those that go between Windows and MacOS. Also, whil... View more
Managing Remote Macs at Scale
If you were an organization that deployed remote Macs using a MDM profile and a local admin account for the first technician setting it up. And then a second local admin account for the user it is assigned to. How would you change this to be more sec... View more
Behavior of Jamf Connect When AD Forces Password Change
We recently tested a scenario with Jamf Connect and Active Directory where we enabled the "Change password at next login" flag on the AD user account. Here's what happened: I was logout of Jamf Connect and on the Self Service+ UI, I noticed the statu... View more
Assign new owner via API
I've been following the directions as per https://school.jamfcloud.com/api/docs/#api-Devices-Assign_owner and PUT to https://{yourDomain}.jamfcloud.com/api/devices/:udid/owner with all the relevant information but no matter how I send the request wit... View more
June 2025 Meetup
Come join us Wednesday June 18, 2025 for our next Dallas Apple Admins meetup. We will have pizza and beverages as always, and we'll have some good conversation. Toytota Connected, 5905 Legacy Dr Ste. 210, Plano, TX 75024 More info, including driving ... View more
Resolved! Deploying Xcode 16.3
Is this blog still accurate for version 16.3? Any changes or modifications needed for the newer version?Deploying Xcode on managed devicesConfigure Xcode post installation script with SDK download for Xcode 14 and 15 · GitHub View more
Is it possible to enroll macOS, but to not install SelfService app?
Is it possible to enroll macOS, but to not install SelfService app? For example, I want for some devices install only Jamf Protect app without any configuration profiles and apps. Additionally, I see there is SelfService+ App, it is the same that def... View more
Deploying Custom App
Hi All, I'm working with a vendor to deploy their PLM software plugins to our Mac users. The vendor says they can't create a better way to deploy their plugin because their clients "use different methods" to deploy and, essentially, they can't be bot... View more
screenshot MacOS 15
Hello We recently updated our Mac estate to MacsOS 15.I have noticed issues with taking screenshotsWe deploy two base profiles one for staff devices one for shared lab devices.Both have Allow screenshots and screen recording (macOS 10.14.4 or later) ... View more
Nexthink deployment on sequoia
Since we upgraded to sequoia, we had to update our Nexthink version, because the install was failing on enrollments. After changing it and enrollig a sonoma device, it works and shows in nexthink. When we enroll a mac on sequoia, it looks like it ins... View more
Transitioning from Classic API to Jamf Pro API for Computer Inventory Data
Hello Jamf Nation! Today we’ll be diving into the recent deprecation of the computers inventory endpoints in the Classic API. This guide will help you transition your existing code to use the new Jamf Pro API computer inventory endpoints, which offer... View more
Can iPads be assigned to students with QR codes without the Jamf Parent app?
iPads generally do not go home with students so there is not a need for the Jamf Parent app. I want to see if there is an easier option for teachers to have their students assign themselves iPads for better tracking and management. We use most iPads ... View more
May Event at WeWork in Ballston! Jamf Update, WWDC Prep Discussion, and Refreshments
Mark your calendars! Mac DMV -- a great Mac Admins group for the DC area -- is meeting at the WeWork in Ballston in Arlington on Tuesday May 27th at 5pm! Get your free tickets here! Our current calendar for the event is: Date: Tues, May 27Time: 5-7pA... View more
AD Certificate Payload Failure
Dear All, First of all would like to thank in advance any help or advise regarding this. To put you all in a little bit of context on our environment we are using a Configuration Profile including "AD Certificate" Payload and Network Payload to confi... View more
Help Mapping Jamf Protect CIS18 Failures to Jamf Pro Configuration Profiles
Hi everyone, I'm currently working on aligning our macOS fleet with the CIS Level 1 benchmarks using Jamf Protect and Jamf Pro. I have CIS18 compliance reporting enabled in Jamf Protect, and while it’s very helpful, I’m running into a significant cha... View more
