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Recon app not working on Monterey

Seeing an error running Recon on two Monterey laptops - "A connection error occurred: SSH failed to create session with host 127.0.0.1 (Error retrieving last session error due to absence of an active session.). Both computers are M1, one is M1 Macboo...  View more

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Best User-Detection Command for Scripts?

Hi folks, with Python deprecated and throwing scary warnings to users when it's invoked by Jamf, we're looking to replace our trusty logged-in-user detection command that we use in scripts. Self Service scripts work reliably with $3, but what method ...  View more

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Wifi Network Priority Script

Anyone still using a script to manage order of preferred wireless networks in MacOS 11 or above? If so is it working?We were using the script from Paul Nelson, but since Apple separated the /Library/Preferences/\SystemConfiguration/com.apple.airport....  View more

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Why isn't my Computer Naming script working

The prefix is showing up on the device, but it's not pulling down the serial. I've even tried a few commands I've seen on these forums, and it still won't grab the serial. I am learning scripting, and only know basic commands. I took over for the pre...  View more

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Asset ID not on Lock Screen

I have a configuration profile setup with the lock screen payload set to use the all ipads smart device group. When a brand new device is brought over from ABM (DEP) there is no asset ID assigned to the device yet and I have been going into the devic...  View more

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Root doesn't have permission on User home folders

I have a script that used to work that cleans up some common home folders on an auto-login account, but recently I have discovered that it no longer works. The script is very simple and I see no reason why it wouldn't work: # Fetch the target user if...  View more

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Management Commands stuck in a pending state

Version: 12.1 MontereyProcessor: M1 ProLast Inventory Update:01/12/2022 at 12:27 PMLast Check-in:01/12/2022 at 12:26 PMSupervised: Yes What are my troubleshooting steps to get these to go through. Let's collab.  View more

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Binding a Mac to LDAP Server

Hi allExperiencing this weird issue where I have bound a Mac to an LDAP server to allow network users to log in to the Mac.I went to System Preferences>Users and Groups>Login Options>Allow Users to login at login window then Options...If I select All...  View more

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CIS Benchmark: Monterey

Hello All, I have been attempting to implement a level one CIS Benchmark and I haven't figured it out just yet. Any advice would be great. Also, I have stumbled across a script that was made for BigSur has anyone adjusted this script to work for Mont...  View more

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Set Time zone on Monterey OS + M1 chip Mac

Hi, Can anyone help me to provide the latest "SetTimeZone and SetTimeServer" Jamf script? as their old scripts are not working in M1+Monterey OS. Scripts are executing without any error but Time Zone>>"Set time zone automatically using current locati...  View more

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Remotely Erase and Install Specific Image?

Hi all. So we've got some Macs in the data center that we use and probably will be getting more eventually. As we grow, is it possible to use either Jamf or some other software to remotely erase the Macs, reinstall the OS from scratch, and have a use...  View more

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Remote management issue

Hi ,I am experiencing weird issue with my Mac M1 pro deviceDevice was part of pre-stage enrollment, remote management gave us some certificate issue We just unassigned the device from pre-stage and ABM, restarted the device and ideally it should give...  View more

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The Mut - Login with SSO/SAML?

Hey All,I'm curious about a few features with The Mut v6.0 and am wanting to test it out but I can't figure out how to sign in to the application as we use Single Sign-On to auth to Jamf Pro. I have tried using my SSO credentials in the username/pass...  View more

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DMG v/s PKG

Hi all, Which application format is better DMG or PKG ? Can anyone provide more details I understand to add scripts in application - PKG is best and for indexing DMG PKG installs for all users in home directory  View more

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Extension Attribute & Log4J

I'm preparing to deploy a scanner to Mac computers to scan for Log4J vulnerability. The scanner outputs a .CSV to the local computer. I need to find a way to get this data so we can review it. My thought process was use an extension attribute that in...  View more

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Office direct download Links

Microsoft Office provides links to download the latest installers from their office update history They're available via macadmins.software as well Do these links remain static? I'd prefer to push Outlook from the cloud vs my local distro point that ...  View more

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Mac Data Recovery

We have a set of users that had an RM command accidently run on their system. We are currently looking into data recovery options. I'm looking for suggestions from the community on software you've been successful with.  View more

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Bulk config of Macs with AC2

Hi everyone,I'm working on setting up an Apple Configurator 2 laptop, from which we can bulk restore and enrol Macs (over DEP). I take it others are already doing this, so I'm wondering if so, which Thunderbolt/USB-C hub have you been using, and what...  View more

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