Hi all, I've been trying to get a JDS install going on an ESXi VM of Ubuntu 14.04 - it's basically a plain Ubuntu 14.04 server install in which I'm running the current JDS for linux installer. This seems to work (but requires the apache2-utils package, which the installer doesn't pull down), but when I attempt to connect to the WebDAV endpoint (e.g. when syncing with Casper Admin), it's not working. As far as initial diagnosis goes, the installer drops a file named "apache_aliases.conf" in /usr/local/jds/conf/, but the file isn't getting included in any apache config files. Adding the following directive to /etc/apache/sites-enabled/default-ssl.conf: Include /usr/local/jds/conf/apache_aliases.conf seems to at least activate WebDAV service, but the passwords that are registered in the JSS database don't appear to unlock DAV access. I'm basically at a loss and will try to make it work on 12.04 now, but I'd really prefer to run on the version of Ubuntu that doesn't get EOL'd soon (:

Hey all, Is it possible to 'call' (not sure if I'm using the right word here) a Configuration that has been setup in CasperAdmin from a Policy? So instead of adding packages/scripts/etc to a policy, add a Configuration from CasperAdmin that has all the packages I need to install/uninstall. Not sure if that makes sense. Thanks in advance.-p

Hi all, As titled, I am looking for a solution for deploying and managing Mac App Store Apps during initial roll out and beyond.iWork and iLife is sorted through Base Image, more for software such as Evernote etc. Looking for a solution for both paid and free.Running Casper 9.32 with VPP set up. Things I have tried: 1) Packaging as PKG without MAS_Receipt file - Was working, but some Apps error out as damaged, the rest need to be redownloaded before the user can take ownership. 2) Packaging as PKG with a PostInstall Script to create a blank MAS_Receipt - Same as above, except not visible in App Store and require updates to be deployed the same way (not a huge deal). 3) The method listed here (http://derflounder.wordpress.com/2013/10/19/downloading-microsofts-remote-desktop-installer-package-from-the-app-store/) to copy the App Store installer itself. Successfully created Evernote, but the App installed as Damaged and didn't function. Installed both manually and via Remote.

Anyone know of a way to set the time zone on a clean never booted image created with AutoDMG?

Is there a criteria or EA I could use to create a smart group for computers with pending commands? I have a bunch of laptops, maybe 50-100, that have pending commands that will never succeed. I'm not sure if this is an issue with 9.4 or not but I spoke to JAMF Support who are looking into it. I basically need to put them into a group, run removerFramework, then re-enroll then with Recon. I'm not sure yet how to systematize re-enrolling them yet but the first step is to group them together without having to go through each computer's management settings manually. Below is a screenshot of the pending commands. Any ideas on how to automatically group these? Thanks. external image link

I've run across a very unusual issue. I've always handled user defaults by copying an account into English.lprog. Now that I have several hundred new iMacs that came with 10.9 this method doesn't seem to be working for me. Initial log in works as expect but subsequent log ins do not get any of the default settings. In addition, non-admin users get a pop-up that says OS X needs to repair your library, enter admin name and password. They also see a pop-up that says A keychain can not be found to store "Username" (the name of the logged in user. I rebuilt the image on one of the new iMacs, I copied the user folder to English.lprog, ran chown, then run repair disk permission. Pulled the image with Casper Composer 8.73. Same issue as the image I built on one of my older mac minis and deployed to the new iMac, seems to work ok on the mini though. To add to the weirdness, local accounts are fine, but network accounts are not. We have an Active Directory. I have sear

I am trying to compose documentation of the process for users to set up a Apple IDs to accept VPP invitations. I set up a test Apple ID. But when I go to the Mac App Store and sign in it requires a credit card. I am prompted with "This Apple ID has not yet been used with the App Store. Please review your account information. When I log in through the Mac App Store app I am taken to the Payment screen. And there is no option for "none." Is there a way around attaching a credit card to an Apple ID just for the sake of accepting VPP invitations? I see I can attach a credit card and remove it later. But I would prefer to just avoid having to attach a credit card in the first place.

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/distribution3.html shows that lash Player 15.0.0.152 is now available. However, if you download the .pgk DMG the installer is still 14.0.0.176 This is the direct link - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/licensing/mac/install_flash_player_14_osx_pkg.dmg

We have upgraded several of our iPads to iOS 8 GM and the Self Service app will not launch. Has anyone else encountered this? The app just crashes on launch. It was working fine in the previous beta, but does not seem to work with the GM released on Tuesday.

I spent a few hours today dealing with Hyper - V and NetSUS. Apparently you can't import the OVA into HyperV. I did a clean install of Ubuntu 14 and ran the NetSUS installer. Everything worked great except the AFP mounts for Shadow files were not being created correctly. Looking at the logs and verbose boot I could see an err 39. I also couldn't afp mount through Finder using the afpuser account. Apparently it a bug in Ubuntu 14. I found this on a message board that fixed it and everything worked!! It's a bug in libpam-smbpass. You can get rid of it, the only thing it does is that it forces sync between the samba and unix password on login: sudo apt-get remove libpam-smbpasssudo service netatalk restart

I am trying to mount a users network home directory using the "mountNetworkShare.sh" script located in the Scripts repository: https://jamfnation.jamfsoftware.com/viewProductFile.html?id=135&fid=476 The script returns the following result when looking up the SMBHome from Active Directory: \\dkhm0881xdrive3DKSXXXXXXXDocuments However when the script attempts to mount the network location, it truncates simply to: \\dkhm0881 I'm guessing that "x" is causing the script to prematurely escape, but I am not versed enough on scripting to find a solution to this one on my own. Has anyone else here experienced this issue or could propose a potential solution?

I have a few 10.9 Macs that do not want to have their Software Update server reset to the default Apple severs. I have deleted the com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist file multiple times and run Disk Utility. Every time I run the Update the plist file is recreated with a retired server we used to use. Any other things I can try other than wiping the Macs??

I wanted to put this out there for suggestions or feedback regarding my deployment method and a minor issue I'm running into with two policies conflicting. The goal is to come up with as simple and elegant a solution is possible. Here are the policies and groups that I have setup in the JSS: Install_Microsoft Remote Desktop (Policy) Trigger: Recurring Check-InExecution Frequency: OngoingPackages: Microsoft Remote Desktop.pkgScope: deploy_Microsoft Remote Desktop (Smart Computer Group) deploy_Microsoft Remote Desktop (Smart Computer Group) Application Title does not have Microsoft Remote Desktop.appand Computer Group member of Microsoft Remote Desktop (Static Group)or Application Title has Microsoft Remote Desktop.appand Application Version is not 8.0.25073and Computer Group member of Microsoft Remote Desktop (Static Group) Remove_Microsoft Remote Desktop (Policy) Trigger: Recurring Check-InExecution Frequency: OngoingPackages: Microsoft Remote Desktop.pkgScripts: remove_Mic

We did an upgrade from JSS 8.72 to 9.21 back in December 2013. Between the upgrade and now we have not changed the scope of any app in our library. This week we added two users into the scope of 6 apps (these are set to be managed and served through Self Service but not pushed). Nothing was removed from the scoping, only added. As soon as this change was made, we got reports from our iPad users that apps were uninstalling themselves and removing app data along with it (only discovered after users reinstalled the apps). The apps in question were the ones we had made the scope change to, but since nothing was removed from scope we are trying to figure out what could cause Casper to send out the uninstall command. Its been a very difficult week for us as we have had a huge amount of data loss on staff and student iPads. JAMF are investigating, but we don't have any definitive answers yet. Anybody out there experiencing the same thing? Or any ideas as to why this could happen? T

Is anyone else experiencing this problem? We threw Mavericks onto a few test machines last night, all of which are bound to AD. Problem is, after upgrading, the network home folders don't mount. Our 10.8 and 10.7 clients still work fine. Unbinding/Binding to AD didn't seem to fix it either.

Hi All, I am going through my Extension Attribute scripts to prepare for 10.10I have used rtroutons filevault2 EA as my template for scripts than are version specific. eg: osversionlong=`sw_vers -productVersion` osvers=${osversionlong:3:1} and using : if [[ ${osvers} -ge 7 ]]; then how should I rescript this?

We had an iPad replaced through GSX repair, but when we tried to get the new device into our DEP, we had no luck. We reached out to Apple as well but the only answer we got was that they are aware of it, and they are working on it. Was wondering if anyone had similar experiences, and if any solutions were reached. Thanks.

Alright. Since updating to JSS 9.3 (we've made each and every small jump since 9RC1) I've noticed (alright, I've been bashed over the head) Java's _appserver eating over 1000% CPU and running up inactive memory until the whole JSS locks up. Users utilizing "Self-Service" now cause a noticeable jump in CPU usage and enough RAM(inactive) so that if I don't watch it (think purge command) it will eventually lock up. Running Casper Imaging will lock up the JSS within a few minuets. Imaging a dozen computers will lock up the machine (Showing full inactive memory and _appserver CPU utilization) within seconds. Anyone else seeing this type of behavior? P.S. here's my setupJSS 9.3 and primary DP onMid 2010 MacPro w/8GB RAM running 10.8.5 and server 2.2.2The Boot device happens to run the JSSs MySQL DB but that's a nice OWC SSD.The Primary DP is running on an Arecra Internal RAID. NetBoot and SUS onMid 2010 MacPro w/8GB RAM running 10.9.2 and se

I have begun a 1-1 iPad deployment. Pre-stage enrollment works fine and configuration payloads are being applied. My problem is that when iTunes accounts are created using this procedure http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2534Almost all of the students receive timeout messages. I have restricted use of the iTunes App in a config profile. I know this seems like a dumb question but do I need the iTunes App to be fully enabled so that the Apple ID can be created?

Hi, I have a strange issue, If i open Casper Admin, enter creds to mount JSS, the share mounts on the desktop, but then when Casper Admin is about to open all i get is a thin 1 inch white line. I get a dock icon and menu but no Window, All other Casper tools work ok, i have re downloaded Casper suite, i'm running the same version as my JSS (9.31), i have updated Java. Any ideas?

Currently my company uses Centrify to bind Macs to our AD. When we go full steam ahead on our Casper Roll-out, part of this is removing Centrify and re-binding via the Apples AD plugin. I have a script that works for unbinding the Centrify side (/usr/sbin/adleave -u Blah -p Blah -r) but how can I in this same script re-add the computer to the domain with Apples built in AD Plug or the AD Binding I have setup in Casper? Reason for scripting this is so that I don't have to touch about 500 machines.

here is my problem. every printer we install via self service is getting this error "printer was not installed correctly": (screenshot)https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4CyxN_vMBOLdldCRFJGckQ1Mms&authuser=0 now this can be fixed via reset printing system or repair permissions. LOCALLY only! the policies I have created in self-service that should be executing either of these remedies are not working. for example: i have made policy in self service that simply does a "fix disk permissions" (under maintenance).repairing disk permissions with disk utility fixes my installed printer. running my self-service policy that is suppose to have the same ending result! it does not however, error still persists. same goes for reseting printing system. If I right-click the printer pane in system prefs, click "reset printing system", enter ladmin credentials and reinstall printer via self-service... problem solved! If however I try to reset printing system via sc

Is there a way to have 2 separate divisions or companies in the Casper Suite? Basically, we are one company, but have 2 divisions that should not be able to see each other's inventory, devices, etc. On the same Casper Admin server, is there a way to have users from 2 different divisions log in but only get access to their division's devices?Forgive the generality of this question, we are still Casper noobs and have not worked much with the software.Appreciate any advise.Thanks,Brian

I have been trying to get our JSS cluster to report correctly for the IP of the client based on: https://jamfnation.jamfsoftware.com/article.html?id=305, I am still getting clients reporting in as the external interface of our F5 BIG-IP. Anyone have any sage wisdom with this? I have tried everything I can think of on both the F5 and the JSS but I am not getting anywhere.

Where is databaseutil.jar located in 10.9? Wanting to force a manual backup of MySQL.