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Modified Chrome for JSS

Hey everyone! I am not too sure if this can be done but I am looking for a way I could block the Chrome Web Store within the browser then package Chrome for Self Service. My students have been finding more and more ways to make my days very long and ...  View more

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Script to kill process before re-installing app

Hi guys, I am pretty new with scripting and really don't have an idea how to solve my problem. And as I learned from JNUC '13 - never script alone :) Hope you can help! Unfortunately I have some Apps running with the wrong permissions, meaning kids c...  View more

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EA to collect ethernet adapter MAC address

For JSS 8.x-- Has anyone already developed EA's to collect ethernet adapter MAC addresses? I'm not convinced all my client and support staff are giving me this information so that I can add them to the removable address list.  View more

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Cant Netboot (NETSUS) MBPr 2013

Hi I have attempted to create a Netboot image of the latest Retina MacBook Pro for use with our internal NETSUS server.I have uploaded the set but am unable to boot up from it, even with the same MBPr I created it from. Iv'e used the latest version o...  View more

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Macs in AD

Hi, I'm in the process of integrating some Macs into our predominately Windows(AD) environment. For some reason, the HPC guys decided that they'd set upan LDAP server of their own when they set up their Linux-based systemsrather than work to get Unix...  View more

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Epson Printer Drivers wiping printer list until restart

We're having a strange deployment issue where Epson Drivers installed from Self Service are looking to install properly in the policy logs, but temporarily wiping the printers in System Preferences until the computer is restarted. We're on Casper 9.2...  View more

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NetSUS Server 3.0 is now available

We have put out a new version of the NetSUS Server. The source has been updated on GitHub and it is also available as both an OVA and an installer. Added features: Support for Cent OS 6.4 and later Support for RedHat 6.4 and later Updated for the 10....  View more

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Looking for VPN software

I have a new macbook pro, running maverick. I looking for a VPN software that will let me connect to our casper network away from the district. Our IT person doesn't want to point the URL out. I'm in a school that doesn't allow our devices out of the...  View more

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Using data in JSS within scripts

How does one go about calling data from the JSS for use in BASH scripts? For example, I have the following code: /System/Library/CoreServices/ManagedClient.app/Contents/Resources/createmobileaccount -n $username -h /Users/$username -S -v For $usernam...  View more

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Firewall Management

We're investigating firewall capabilities for the Mac and I'd like to get some input or feedback from the community. Is it possible to lock down the native firewall so that even admin users cannot disable it (via managed preferences, I would assume)?...  View more

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App Requested Single App Mode

We will be taking some state tests on our iPads with Pearson's TestNav app. It has been suggested that the iPads are locked into single app mode by "App requested single app mode". Once the app is launched it locks it into single app mode then when t...  View more

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ShowAllUsers Custom Report Modification

I'm trying to modify the ShowAllUsers.jsp file from the 2011 Resources Kit to also display the Department information from the computers record. Does anyone know how to accomplish that? The original .jsp file is below. Thanks. Users Report
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bash script --> package

I have a bash script that creates printer queues for users if they run it under an Admin account. I'd like to make that an easy installable package in Composer if I can, is that possible and how would I go about it?  View more

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Directory Bindings settings in Computer Management

Hello, Just wanted to get some clarification on some of the fields in the Directory Bindings setup since I am using MS Active Directory: Under mappings, are these to be mapped to attributes in Active Directory? What is the use case?Under administrati...  View more

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Enable FileVault with Self Service Issues

In November. I successfully tested enabling FileVault with Self Service on OS X 10.9 Running Casper 9.21 at the time. Retested with Casper 9.22 before the holidays and again this week. Originally the Self Service policy worked without any issues. Wit...  View more

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Backup Solution - in the cloud!!

I know its a bit off subject but i'm getting more and more home/remote users due to the business developing around the globe. Does anyone have any experience of using any cloud backup solutions on the mac? I've used dropbox myself and played with cra...  View more

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QuickAdd packages failing on 10.8.5 clients

Hello all, I already have a support case open with JAMF but was hoping to spread the net a little wider in case somebody has seen this issue before. For some 10.8.5 machines (and only 10.8.5 machines, as 10.7 and 10.9 never experience this issue), we...  View more

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Disable Back to My Mac in Mavericks

As part of our hardening of Macs, we've been asked to remove the Back to My Mac feature, and ensure that it doesn't communicate. Of course, the appropriate firewalls rules are in place, but the request was made to disable it at the local level. After...  View more

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Printers now showing up after SS policy runs

Using JSS 9.22 and OS 10.8.5 and 10.9.x - when I try to add a printer via SS, they don't show up.I verified the policy is set to "add" the printer, but they never appear. the Logs show the printers were added successfully.  View more

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Best way to keep the Java's updated?

We install both the Apple Java and the JDK 7 u XX installed on the systems. I have an EA that reports the java version, but it only reports one of them (typically JDK 7s). So I scope the policy that if the JDK isn't teh current version, then I push b...  View more

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Java 1.7.0_51, Cisco Tokenless VPN, Safari Plist

Previously, we'd had trouble with our Cisco Tokenless VPN- https://jamfnation.jamfsoftware.com/discussion.html?id=9430 When Java 1.7.0_51 came out the other day, it messed everything up again (sigh). Never fear! Our team of tireless tyrannical techie...  View more

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In-House eBook PDFs Not Loading

I have just set up a web server hosting six PDF documents i want to distribute as eBooks through Self Service on the iPad. All of the install prompts for the eBooks show up successfully in Self Service but only two of them actually open a new window ...  View more

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