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EraseDevice API

Has anyone had success with the EraseDevice API call?I have the shell command: /usr/bin/curl --silent --show-error --connect-timeout 30 --request POST --user "username":"password" "https://site.jamfcloud.com/JSSResource/computercommands/command/EraseDevice/passcode/123456/id/#" but I keep receiving the error: <html> <head> <title>Status page</title> </head> <body style="font-family: sans-serif;"> <p style="font-size: 1.2em;font-weight: bold;margin: 1em 0px;">Unauthorized</p> <p>The request requires user authentication</p> <p>You can get technical details <a href="http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc2616/rfc2616-sec10.html#sec10.4.2">here</a>.<br> Please continue your visit at our <a href="/">home page</a>. </p> </body> </html> The user account making that API call has read, update, and delete permissions on the JSS Object, Computers, and it has the JSS Action, Send Comput

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Testing Jamf Pro On Prem

For some time our InfoSec guys have been giving me no end of heartburn due to near-continuous changes to the security architecture of the enterprise. Within the last year there have been no less than at least 14 security-related initiatives rolling concurrently.I've experienced deployment failures, profile corruption, inability to auth via SSO depending upon network attachment...To that end I've spun up a JPro server on prep, and just to make it fun (it's just for testing) it's running on macOS Sonoma 14.4.1:Jamf Pro Summary: Created 2024-04-08 07:03:48 by admin==========================================================================================Installed Version                                   11.3.0-t1707837736Hosted ............................................ false----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Managed Computers         &n

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Jamf Event 2024 Resources

Hi Jamf Nation, Our sincere apologies to any of you that attempted to join the Jamf Event live today. Unfortunately, our third-party event platform experienced technical issues, causing some participants to be unable to join the event live. Below is the recording links and other resources so you can catch up on anything you missed. Apologies again and thank you for being part of Jamf Nation! Hope to see many of you at JNUC this fall… the countdown begins!   Video Resources: For commercial organizations: https://www.jamf.com/resources/videos/jamf-event-commercial-2024/ For educational organizations: https://www.jamf.com/resources/videos/jamf-event-education-2024/ Blog Resources:   For commercial organizations: https://www.jamf.com/blog/2024-jamf-spring-event-recap-comm/ For educational organizations: https://www.jamf.com/blog/2024-jamf-spring-event-recap-edu/

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Earning Your Nursing Degree Online: A Viable Option

The pursuit of higher education has become more accessible than ever before, thanks to advancements in technology. One such field that has seen a significant rise in online education is nursing. Earning your nursing degree online has emerged as a viable option for individuals seeking to enter or advance in the nursing profession. This article explores the various aspects of online nursing education, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and why it's a worthwhile option for aspiring nurses.Introduction to Earning Your Nursing Degree OnlineGone are the days when attending classes on a traditional campus was the only way to obtain a nursing degree. With the advent of online education, prospective nurses now have the option to pursue their studies from the comfort of their own homes. Online nursing programs offer the same quality education as their on-campus counterparts, with added flexibility and convenience.For some individuals, the prospect of pay to take nursing course onli

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Online Nursing Classes: Bridging Geographical Barriers

 The demand for qualified nurses is ever-growing, yet traditional methods of education often pose significant barriers, especially geographical ones. However, with the advent of online nursing classes, these barriers are being effectively bridged, revolutionizing the way nursing education is delivered and accessed.IntroductionOnline nursing classes have emerged as a game-changer in the field of healthcare education. They offer an unparalleled level of flexibility, accessibility, and convenience, making it easier for aspiring nurses to pursue their education regardless of their geographical location. By leveraging technology, online nursing programs have made it possible for students to overcome the limitations posed by distance and physical location.Advantages of Online Nursing ClassesFlexibility in Scheduling One of the primary advantages of online nursing classes is the flexibility they provide in scheduling. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, online programs

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iOS v12.5.7: Locking iPads for Videos

This may not be specifically about Jamf School but looking for a general recommendation and I think Jamf School users would be most likely able to relate.Our school division is trying to re-use older iPads which use iOS v12.5.7 as the latest OS.  The iPads are being used for communication devices for limited use cases.  Places where only 1 or 2 apps are needed so we can lock these apps down.The use case I'm trying to address is where teachers need to lock the app down to a video library where only the 5 or 6 videos can be accessed and nothing else.  If the students in this case have access to any other apps they will get distracted and sometimes combative.One idea was to use something like Microsoft Stream in Single App Mode but it isn't compatible with iOS v12.5.7.  It works in Google Chrome and I'm currently looking into using Chrome Browser Cloud Managment along with a content filter to lock the student into Microsoft Stream web version.  I don't really pref

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Lab computers aren't showing name and password fields when locked

Hey, y'all! I'm baffled and after much internet searching I need help!Our current setup is Mac lab computers bound to AD so that students can log in with their network accounts (also have a single local admin account). This creates a mobile user profile. I have a configuration profile with the following settings: Login Window / Window / Login Prompt: Name and password text fieldsLogin Window / Options / [x] Enable external accountsOn Ventura, our Mac lab computers would show the name and password fields when the screen was locked. If I remember correctly, it would show name and password EVEN IF the user hadn't logged out.Since Sonoma 14.1 or something, this is no longer the case. If a user leaves a computer and the screen times out and locks, it only shows the last user's profile picture, name, and password field, with no option to change this. I keep thinking this will magically return to the way it worked on Ventura, showing the name and password fields on the lock screen and lo

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PierreHenriFNew Contributor
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Jamf Pro interface - Language bug

Hi there !Currently got a frustrating bug in Jamf Pro as it happens as soon as I log off (manually or via auto logout).I'm used to the interface in english but since the version 11 of Jamf and the new interface with translations, it keeps ignoring my setting to keep the interface in english and shows me french as soon as I login.Computer language is french, Chrome is used and empty cache/private navigation/Firefox got same issue.Timezone in Paris/Monaco does not change anything. How to reproduce:On top right corner lick on Account Settings when logged/Language & Region/ set language to english, save and logout.When I log back interface is back in french even if setting is still in english. Workaround:Set langage to french (but anything should work I think), save, set it back to english, save, interface back in english until next logout.Hope it can be fixed soon ! 

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AppleIDs in use on Macs

We have found ourselves in a situation where a user created an AppleID for the purpose of logging in to the Mac App Store to install some apps.When he did that, the Mac latched on to that AppleID and enabled all the goodies that AppleIDs can use - including Find My Mac.  The problem is that the user's Mac has died and needs to be repaired. The user has no idea what his AppleID password is and he's locked the account. Account recovery apparently takes 3 weeks to complete. Since Find My Mac is enabled and the user has no way of logging in on the computer nor on iCloud.com we can't disable it or remove the computer from the account.  We may have to write this computer off and move on. (Another similar situation that you may find yourself is that a former employee logged in with their AppleID, but didn't remove it from their account when they left and now the computer needs repair while that user is 100% unreachable)What I would like to do is identify all Macs that have an AppleI

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DkurtzNew Contributor
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Need some help patching AndroidStudio

I am attempting to install AndroidStudio 2023.2.1 on systems that are currently running 2023.1.  I am using the patch management system to deploy these updates.  I have taken the dmg file from Google and converted it to a pkg file with composer.  However when I push it through patch polices I get an error stating that the program is trying to install to the system volume.  See error below.  Any help would be appreciated. installer: Package name is AndroidStudio - Iguana | 2023.2.1 Patch 1 installer: Upgrading at base path / installer: The upgrade failed. (The Installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance. The package is attempting to install content to the system volume.)  

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Cisco Secure Client 5.1.0.136- AnyConnect VPN Service Not Enabled

I've been down the rabbit hole of deploying Cisco's new Secure Client and I am running into an issue that I cannot find any documentation on. Some context: we only need the Umbrella Module for our school and nothing else that is loaded within Cisco's PKG. I have been successful with deploying the choice XML file, but I get the following pop-up in the installation:  I would like this permission to be enabled within the config profile I built in jamf, but I can't seem to locate any of the info I need to do so. I already have gone through Cisco's docs and pushed out the System Extensions payload, but that seems to be just for the Cisco Secure Client itself and not this "AnyConnect VPN Service." If I manually toggle it on, the Umbrella Roaming Module will activate and work as it should, but if this is not toggled on, then the roaming stays inactive.   Any ideas? I am assuming there is something I am missing in the System Extensions payload, but I could be wrong... 

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