Hi all,

macOS 10.12.6 just came out. Anyone can varify if this can be full installed via Casper? Previously I tried 10.12.4 and 10.12.5, but fails.

So far I've done 10.12.6 combo update only (the last full install that worked was 10.12.3). The combo update has been working fine via Self Service.

I wonder if this is a JSS issue. Running the 10.12.6 Combo Updater results in a loop.

Computer reboots, does not preauthorize FV2, so I have to enter my password, end up back at Desktop.

Yes, my FV2 password matches my macOS (AD) password.

Hmmm...

We trigger the install with a policy, but by running softwareupdate --install "macOS Sierra Update-10.12.6".

Here is what happened to me on an AD bound MacBook Pro:

20170718 I changed my LDAP password (and did NOT logout to sync to FV2; reboot never syncs password to FV2)

20170719 10.12.6 Combo Updater released; I manually installed but it looped (kept going to FV2 pre-boot screen; because FV2 password not in sync)

20170720 Repeat 10.12.6 Combo Updater manual install; same result; looped back to FV2 screen

20170720 I said FOOK IT and logged-out to sync password to FV2

20170720 I repeated 10.12.6 Combo Updater manual install; same result; looped back to FV2 screen; confirmed FV2 password is in sync

20170720 I had an epiphany; ran sudo fdesetup authrestart -delayminutes -1; then Repeat 10.12.6 Combo Updater manual install; SUCCESS!!!

Seems like the Combo Updaters beginning with 10.12.4 through 10.12.6 are failing to run fdesetup authrestart...thoughts?

PS, doesn't seem like this is a Jamf Pro (JSS) issue...

Now my 10.12.3 is doing the same thing and this was working fine last week. What gives ?

Failed to copy /Volumes/OS X Base System/Install macOS Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/brtool to /OS X Install Data/brtool: The file “brtool” couldn’t be opened because there is no such file

Anyone with advice or info is greatly appreciated

Has anyone tried it with 9.100?

Broke for me as well. 10.12.3 was working running 9.100

So I followed this today.
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s398/sh/bec8a262-e33d-4ad9-80fa-05b939db6d8d/f4ca396a63caa510

I downloaded a new copy of the sierra.app. Set it to push periodically. I then made the script.

You can run the script from the Self Service and everything reboots and installs like it should from 10.11.6 or it did once. Now for some reason it is not doing that.

The issue is that I cannot run the script from the Casper Remote Suite. It fails and nothing else happens. No restart. Nothing.

Maybe the script can be edited.

So after being frustrated all day I just deleted all of my 10.12.6 policies, packages, and groups. Followed this example with an older copy of 10.12.3 and it worked. Now I will just force the systems to push new software at night to get to the 10.12.6 level I wanted until there is a better process.

https://resources.jamf.com/documents/technical-papers/Deploying-OS-X-v10.7-or-Later-with-the-Casper-Suite.pdf

So... I just tried this with my environment and I am running into the same thing. This thread started 5 months ago. Any real fix coming at all, or do we have to use some bubble gum and bailing wire? THANKS!!!

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Having the same issue of "Failed to copy file to the install data folder. Failed to copy /Volumes/OS X Base System/Install macOS Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/brtool to /OS X Install Data/brtool: The file “brtool” couldn’t be opened because there is no such file."

Running JSS 9.100.0-t1499435238 with this setup: http://docs.jamf.com/technical-papers/casper-suite/deploying-osx/Deploying_an_OS_X_Upgrade.html

Like everyone above was working and I want to say that it broke at 10.12.5.

Any updates with this? I Love the Idea of being able to cache it ahead because some staff do not have great home internet.(Yes that is still a thing I know. :) ) So I am able to set it to download when they are on site. It has been awesome, but I am looking at doing a mass update push and without this it seems trouble some.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

Having the same issue of "Failed to copy file to the install data folder. Failed to copy /Volumes/OS X Base System/Install macOS Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/brtool to /OS X Install Data/brtool: The file “brtool” couldn’t be opened because there is no such file."

Running JSS 9.100.0-t1499435238 with this setup: http://docs.jamf.com/technical-papers/casper-suite/deploying-osx/Deploying_an_OS_X_Upgrade.html

Like everyone above was working and I want to say that it broke at 10.12.5.

Any updates with this? I Love the Idea of being able to cache it ahead because some staff do not have great home internet.(Yes that is still a thing I know. :) ) So I am able to set it to download when they are on site. It has been awesome, but I am looking at doing a mass update push and without this it seems trouble some.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

I am afraid that duct tape and bailing wire is necessary...

I am using the script linked in this Jamf post with good success (after it has been updated a few times by Jamf). Here is a direct link to github.

@mottertektura If you want to fork that on GitHub and add that in, I have not problem making that change. Just please do a fresh fork to reduce chances of conflicts and once I see the Pull Request come through I will approve it. Thanks!

Also, for this looking for a native (Jamf / Casper Admin) In-Place Upgrade method, take a look at the beta of v9.101 and if you use VPP, that is also a possibility of using VPP to push out the installer. However with VPP you can't pre-cache the installer, so a caching server is highly recommended.

@mottertektura I've added your fix along with a couple others in the latest release.

https://github.com/kc9wwh/macOSUpgrade/releases/tag/v2.2

Hello, Can this run with no user logged in?