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rsync'ing distribution points

Hi Was wondering if anyone could help with this please? I'm trying to sync my Distribution Point with my master server using rsyncand crontabs but get the following error rsync: connection unexpectedly closed (0 bytes received so far) [receiver]rsync...  View more

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Launch Daemon

Hi Can anyone give me an example of a launch daemon they are using to syncdistribution points? Thanks Abz -- Network and Server Operational Support Mobile: 07771 725 785 Los Angeles · Detroit · Toronto · New York · London · Cologne · Stockholm ·Singa...  View more

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After deploying 10.7.2 image any user login is slow

I can compose a working image from a fresh install of Lion with the10.7.2 update applied, and then upload and deploy it. After deploymentit is taking at least a minute for the imaged system to log on with ANYaccount, local admin or network. I have re...  View more

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Disable Apple Restore Partition

What is the best way to do this? I have a 10.7.2 Restore Partition and now have 2 Apple Restore partitions. What is the best way to kill these partitions? --Matt Lee, CCA/ACA/ACMT/ACPT/ACDTSenior IT Analyst / Desktop Architecture Team / Apple S.M.E /...  View more

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64 vs 32 at imaging time (query)

So we've run into compatibility issues with new Macs booting into 64bit by default. Most of the problems are resolved by booting into 32bit (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3773). How many here are setting newly imaged Macs to boot into 32bit at imagin...  View more

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8.3 Casper Imaging Issue

Casper Imaging thinks it has failed to complete and keeps going into the "imaging process is finishing installing software screen" when I log in users. It's also still failing on MacBook Air 2011's. Jason Bush | End User TechnologyExpedia Inc. - Bell...  View more

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OT - Job Posting on Linked In

I just saw this on Linked In and thought I'd throw it out there in caseanyone is looking or knows someone looking: http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId62124 Steve WoodDirector of ITswood at integer.com The Integer Group | 1999 Bryan St. | Ste....  View more

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Lion Server Permissions Issues?

We setup a new JSS on 10.7.2 Server and our Casper Share is on a RAID'd Internal HDD in our Mac Pro. For some reason permissions on Lion Server are different where ever I look! Get Info and its different then Server.app -> File Sharing which is diffe...  View more

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the imaging process is finishing

After the upgrade to JSS 8.3 I have a permanent message that the "Imagingprocess is finishing up..." The imaging is actually complete, I can see allthe items in the log. I can quit the message with command-q, but it comes back at logout andlogin. I s...  View more

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Alternate NetBoot Server

This has been discussed before but I still have not seen a solution. I need an alternate to the mac os x netboot that will run on linux but I cannot run a DHCP server on the network because there are already DHCP servers running… has anyone found a s...  View more

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JSS MCX settings vs. WGM MCX

So I am still debating on whether or not to enable full casper management via Managed Preferences. Is there any intention of allowing full System Management that is available via WGM? Or will it simply still be User Level only Management? I am seeing...  View more

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QuickAdd and SSH enabling bug?

Has anyone noticed that despite the checkbox for 'Configure SSH to only allow access for this user' in a QuickAdd package, SSH gets turned on for all users if 'Enable SSH' is chosen, and not enabled for any user (even the hidden casper management use...  View more

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Stolen laptop - suggestions.

Hi, we recently had a Casper managed laptop stolen from a faculty member. It just checked in with our JSS (after being dormant for a week or so). I have passed on the new IP info etc to the authorities but would like to know if there's a straightforw...  View more

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Packaging Final Cut

I am in the process of Packaging Final Cut Pro 7. Is there any suggestion on how to go about the process of packaging? I am currently trying packaging with taking snap shot. Jade  View more

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Anyone got a working 10.7.2 image?

I'm using the same methods as I did with 10.7.1 but the results are not as successful: Upload the installESD.dmg to the caspershare Tell casper the dmg file is an OS installer Create a new config with no management, the installESD.dmg and the java in...  View more

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National User's Group

Hey Casper list people, Who all is going to this? At first it looks like I wasn't going to be able to go, but now it looks like I am. So, I can finally meet with some of you in person. Hope to see some of you there, Tom  View more

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Can not get preinstall script to work during imaging

I have a package that i want to install at imaging time that will nuke all the fonts on the image and only add back these fonts in the package. I have taken the time to find out what are the base OS fonts needed and want to remove the rest. I have it...  View more

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Import ca cert error reading file

Hi guys, I'm seeing the below error when trying to import a cert using the import cert script from the resource kit. I'm only seeing this when deploying the cert @ imaging & then running the script as part of my 1st boot. Any pointers? Script Result:...  View more

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Location information

Does anyone have an extension attribute or other means of extracting an OS X or iOS device's location at that moment? And if so, is there an easy way to integrate something like a Google Map with that info into your JSS? -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --...  View more

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FYI- Install Lion app is now 10.7.2

Re-downloaded it this morning, the installESD.dmg file is 10.7.2.--Nick KalisterDesktop EngineeringHitachi Data SystemsOffice: 408.970.4316 750 Central ExpresswayBuilding 32 : M/S 3240Santa Clara, CA 95050  View more

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no usage logs after the 8.1 upgrade

I just noticed usage logs are still listed but not being populated. I went into all inventory options for accounts and I don't see anywhere or any box I can check to turn usage logs on and off again. Anyone else seeing this? It is a handy feature for...  View more

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Managed Profiles in JSS 8.3?

Has anyone tried this with any success yet? I created one with some basic settings, but it doesn't seem to be making it to the clients that it's scoped to. Zeb SmithLead End User Support Analyst, Kent State University330.672.2278(w) 330-474-9327(m)KS...  View more

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Disable icloud 1st boot

Use mxc and disallow access to the prefpane its there for a reason, so admins can administer! Best not move it because you don't know what you may screw up  View more

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Image build version

Is there a way to put either a text file or some type of file in the core images? For instance, I have my core build (virus protection, MS office, Firefox, etc.) and it is version 1.0 and I want it in the image so if the help desk takes a ticket and ...  View more

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Trigger for Self Service Adobe Point Product Installs

Good morning. I have packaged each of our Adobe point products and they are available from Self Service. I have developed a script that determines if a machine has enough hard drive space available for the download and install. How can I ask the scri...  View more

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New Feature - Manage, distribute and remove App Store apps

Manage, distribute and remove App Store apps The Casper Suite is now able to automatically deploy App Store apps to iOS 5 devices. Paid apps may also be distributed using Volume Purchase Program (VPP) apps. Additionally, apps may be distributed as ma...  View more

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10.7.2 Final posted to mac app store

10.7.2 final is posted to Mac App Store now for your downloading andimaging pleasure. John Wojda Lead System Engineer, DEI & Mobility 3333 Beverly Rd. B2-338B Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Phone: (847)286-7855 Page: (224)532.3447 Team Lead DEI: Matt Beir...  View more

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