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JAMF binary certificate trust

Sorry if I'm repeating an issue that's been solved - I looked through the threads and I couldn't find this so I'm asking. I just transferred a user's data from one machine to another via Time Machine, and was having a few issues with the new computer...  View more

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Running script as currently logged in user

Hey all, So here's what we're running into. We'd like to force a password to wakefrom the screensaver. The problem is that in 10.6 this has become a userByHost setting...I'm not having any luck with the JAMF MCX settings.I've verified that `defaults ...  View more

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[Feature Request] more robust policy log options

Jamf and everyone, I would like to have the ability to set certain policy log settings. I would like to flag certain policies to flush logs once a week, some once a day, some once a month, and some to never. I have some policies that will hit systems...  View more

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Remove managed preferences

I'm sure I'm not the first to ask this, but I didn't see the answer among mysearch results for this listserv. I have created a managed preference for the user's home page (mcx_homePage)and set it to a specific home page. I then decided to remove this...  View more

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Numbers of Macs don't add up!?

I am in process of changing admin pw from all managed Macs (560 in total)So far policy history status shows this;Total Run Count: 477 Computers Remaining: 238 But Inventory result for all Macs shows this (yes that is correct number as I only ad serve...  View more

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finding all the admin accounts

All, I am rolling out Casper and I want find all the local admin accounts on every computers, and generate a monthly report on them. But I did not see local accounts as a criteria to search by. I there a way to accomplish this? Or is this a feature r...  View more

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Netboot permissions issue?

My current .nbi image works great! But I have ran into a problem. We were moving the Xserve to a different VLAN in our location (hcusgr153) and after hitting "N" on a Mac laptop the netboot started fine, but when I go to image the machine from the sa...  View more

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using mountNetworkShare.sh with Login trigger

Hello, we recently started using Casper Suite and have come up against our first issue: how to handle mounting multiple SMB shares at login. Currently, I'm trying to mount two shares at login for students in a lab. In the Finder, I can use "Connect t...  View more

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Force Caper Remote to update IP

Is there a way to force casper remote to update the IP's in it's DB orpush out to specific IPs? Trying to load an app on a system, and the Ethernet IP address won'tupdate - I can sign on the box, but casper isn't seeing the updated Ip,so I can't send...  View more

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Adobe Switchboard

Does anyone sucessfully packaged up Adobe Swtchboard. I can't seem topackage it properly. thanks, Maura Maura FennellyTechnology DepartmentArchbishop Mitty High Schoolmfennelly at mitty.com408.324.4243  View more

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VNC or ARD into a NetBoot'ed Mac

Hiya all... Anyone know if this is possible? Pretty much as it says. Either VNC or ARD into a machine that is NetBooted?Would love to avoid carrying a key/mouse/mon and make it truly headless. Thanks in advance! -P@ DISCLAIMER 17-8-2010 13:46:17 This...  View more

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Re Creating Alias' or symbolic links in Composer?

Hello Ryan,I am using built-in cisco VPN client in Snow Leopard and managed to capture the settings using Composer System SnapShot. But still stuck with capturing Shared Secret bit (if anyone knows how to packaged that it will be great)I prefer built...  View more

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How to stop Bong sound 27" iMac latest quad core

Hi,I know this is not Casper issue. Anyone knows how to stop or lower the volume (very loud bong) startup sound in firmware level for good on 27" iMac latest quad core. I have tried numerous apps and terminal commands (yes they work), but as soon as ...  View more

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iPad Management

With the ability to recon iPhones, will this same functionality work with iPads? James Fuller | Starbucks Coffee Company | Technology Application Services | business systems analyst, senior | Coffee MasterE: jafuller at starbucks.com | V: 206.318.715...  View more

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Editing and Deleting Saved Searches in 7.3

Morning, The question from Jeff this morning prompts this email, it's purelyinformational. I scratched my head for about 10-15 minutes one night trying to figure outhow to delete a saved search I already had. I first went to Inventory Options, but it...  View more

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Mass-delete Autorun data?

Is there a way to mass-delete autorun data from a computer group or from every machine in the JSS? Jeffrey A. StraussSystems AdministratorDepartment of Educational TechnologyLoyola High School of Los Angeles1901 Venice BoulevardLos Angeles, Ca 900062...  View more

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Creating Alias' or symbolic links in Composer?

Hello- I’m working on a Cisco VPN package. During the install it creates a symbolic link from /private/etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient -> /etc/opt/cisco-vpnclient. When I make the package, it puts the contents of cisco-vpnclient in a directory called Cisco...  View more

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sethomepage command - firefox

I was looking for a way to set homepage (we have Firefox as our default) for all users on certain machines. This command works perfectly... except it also opens a tab for http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.6.3/whatsnew jamf setHomePage -fut -home...  View more

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FR: JSS Web Interface Productivity Improvements

Morning, So my usage of the JSS goes in waves, and my largest use is always beforeclasses start. When I start using the web interface the same annoyances comeback each time. It's frustrating to go into a section, and when your work is done you getspi...  View more

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Setting local prefs via MCX

Hi all, I'm working on setting up some 10.5.8 workstations, and I'm trying to useMCX to set Preferences on a generic local user to lock down certainsettings. We do not use directory authentication (and please don't tell mewhy I should set it up ­ it ...  View more

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Feature request for JSS mobile applications

Hi, I would prefer the JSS mobile applications by default not to store the password for accessing the JSS. If one really wants to do so, this should be optional but not recommended. Best,Marko -- Marko JungNSMS - Oxford University Computing Servicesh...  View more

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Casper in a campus or multi department enterprise

Hello, I'm investigating Casper as a Mac management solution. I am wondering if anyone is using casper in a large multi department enterprise? I'm wondering if there is any way to make it so that access to machines for one department is restricted to...  View more

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Master Distribution Point Not Mounting

Hi Everyone, My master distribution point is failing to mount via Casper Admin. I haveeven assigned R/W ACLs for another account to have access to the CasperSharebut no dice. What am I doing wrong here? Casper is installed on a Mac Pro that I have ac...  View more

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10.6 Password from Screensaver?

Hey all, Is anyone else having any trouble with the MCX settings for enforcingpasswords when returning from screensaver? It was working with all ofour 10.5 machines, but it seems to be spotty on our 10.6 machines. I've verified that MCX settings are ...  View more

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VNC

Is there a way to VNC/ARD in while a machine is imaging, so I canmonitor it? John Wojda Lead System Engineer, CTS 3333 Beverly Rd. B2-338B Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Phone: (847)286-7855 SMS / Text Page: 2245873298 Team Lead: Chris Sta Ana  View more

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