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Error restoring back up database

I'm trying to set up a mac mini with 8.6 on it for testing so I grabbed a backup from our main server and tried to do a restore on it. Using the 8.6 database utility I start the restore and it takes about 10 minutes and then gets the following error:...  View more

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Printer Drivers

Hi there, We are running Casper 8.52 and AD here at the college with some clients running Lion and the majority of them running Snow Leopard. I've set the printers trought AD and installed them on my computer to make them available on Self Service. T...  View more

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Report on iOS Battery Remaining?

We would like to report on battery levels on iPads and send an alert when the level falls to a certain point. Although the battery level is reported, we are having trouble finding the criteria when setting up the smart group. We'd also like to gather...  View more

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JSS Settings vanished after upgrade to 8.6

After upgrading to 8.6, it seems that all of JSS Settings got wiped out(i.e. Activation Code, SMTP Server, Change Management and GSX Connection)If i try to re-enter the information and click save, it does not retain the settings. Is anyone else exper...  View more

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OT: Folder Redirection MCX

I've seen that there are specific MCX for Folder Redirection. We are looking for more documentation/samples around this MCX implementation. I would also like to understand how this would work in conjunction with Home Sync and Mobile Accounts. Is ther...  View more

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AD and Workgroup Manager

We are running 10.7.4 and want to manage both local and domain users locally via Workgroup Mngr. Currently, after creating the group, if I add the group Member ‘ADDomain Users’ manually under the “Members” area in WGM (using the Plus sign), I save an...  View more

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error deploying packages - both DMGs and PKGs are failing

The error message I get is "Installation failed. The installer reported: installer: Error the package path specified was invalid: '/Library/Application Support/JAMF/Downloads/packagename.pkg' I have done searches and found one or two that sound simil...  View more

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NetBoot/SUS Appliance & Mt. Lion 10.8

For some reason Mt. Lion doesn't seem to be playing with our SUS Appliance. I keep getting error "An error has occurred""The operation couldn’t be completed. (NSURLErrorDomain error -1100.)" When I poked around in the appliance I noticed that there i...  View more

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keyboards, timezones and defaults users

Hi everybody, We have offices all around the world and I was wondering how you guys support different keyboard layouts and time zones. I like the option in Apple Setup to select the preferred keyboard layout, create a new user and pick a time zone bu...  View more

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apps ratings in JSS MDM; what do 4+, 9+, 12+ et c. mean?

Hey JAMFs. I don't get the apps ratings within JSS MDM. This is in profile configuration, restrictions category, under Media tab. What do "4+", "9+", "12+" et c. mean? E.g. does 9+ mean for age 9 and over? I'm looking for something like "4 and under"...  View more

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script based on computer name

I am trying to run a script based on computer nameThis is what I have so far ComputerName=scutil --get ComputerNameif [[ "ComputerName" = MAC ]] thenecho""fi  View more

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Self Service SUS - Admin?

I wanted to allow the users to update their systems through Self Service, however with 10.8 it when I launch the Software Update through Self Service, the app store restriction comes up. Are the two mutually exclusive now (app store restriction and S...  View more

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Once MCX settings being applied as Often?

Hi All, I had this before 8.6 & hoped 8.6 resolved, but what we've found is that some MCX settings that are set to Once (READ: User Level At Next Login Only) are being applied Often (READ: User Level At Every Login). Anyone else seen this? is there a...  View more

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Newbie: 1st try at pushing package fails

I work for a large university, we have a package we use to install Symantec Endpoint Protection. I have uploaded the package to our distribution point and crated a policy to have it installed on a single machine as a test. Some aspects of my trial su...  View more

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Enabling DVD/CD Sharing 10.6.8 and 10.7.4

I am needing to enable DVD/CD sharing on a group of iMacs running 10.6.8 and a group of MacBook Airs running 10.7.4 so the MBAirs can access DVD/CDs on the iMacs remotely. Does anyone have an good way to do that?  View more

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Bring CJA Course to west coast

Would love to be able to take the CJA course but live in California. It would be nice if they offered this course in their Cupertino office and not just Minneapolis. I was told that maybe if enough people request this, it might be something they can ...  View more

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Enterprise Support Project

We have made the investment in Casper to begin the process of enabling the support of Mac OSX in our Enterprise, but need to create a formal project that umbrellas implementing full support that includes all the processes and documentation needed by ...  View more

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