Computer in multiple static groups - which takes precedence?
If I have a computer in multiple static groups with conflicting policy/configuration profiles, which policy/configuration would take precedence? View more
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User Location info
Is there a way to have an sh script update the user location info in the JAMF console? View more
"AMP for Endpoints Service Unavailable" after macOS 10.13.4 update
We are using Cisco's AMP for Endpoints (formerly Sourcefire). After updating to 10.13.4, the service is unable to start and the updated Macs are showing "AMP for Endpoints Service Unavailable" in notifications about 5 times per minute. It appears tha... View more
Run Jamfproinstaller without prompt
I'm in the process of scripting deployments of our Jamf Pro Servers (RHEL6) and I keep getting prompted with this: To be installed into /usr/local/jss: * Tomcat 8.0.50 * Jamf Pro * Jamf Pro Database Utility * * NOTE: When upgrading to Tomcat 8 for th... View more
Chrome settings
Does anyone in the JAMF hive mind know where the Chrome browser stores the content for these settings on the Mac? I have looked in the ~/Library/Google/Chrome I find date time changes but the files look to be a DB file I think that is not easily read... View more
iOS 11.3 update issues
Is anyone else having trouble getting iPads to successfully install the 11.3 update OTA? We have a K-12 1:1 environment in which students keep their iPads from September-June. Because of this, despite my best efforts to keep all devices on the latest... View more
Replace Config Profiles or Scripts (Login Trigger Policy) for mount volumes based on AD group ?
Hi everybody. Please, I need some help choosing the good way for mount network shares on computers. We have about 1100 Macs.We must mount multiple volumes shared based to computer groups and AD groups when a user log in. So, for the same computer, th... View more
Remote management - tips?
We're looking into remote management for our fleet of Macs. Mostly MBPs. Curious what you use in your environment. Apple Remote Desktop? TeamViewer? Jamf Remote? Any other software? View more
Jamf vs Airwatch
Just talked to someone who recommended airwatch for mac management. I looked through the video´s and it looks interesting - but of course most of those sales video´s does :) Do anyone has experience with airwatch. Looks like the features are the same... View more
Login/Logout Hooks Deprecated Technology
rant start Up until JP 10.3 Login/Logout Hooks are still in jamfdocs. But Jamf Support doesn't recommend using them. Because according to them and Apple, its already a deprecated technology. Instead, they recommend using third-party tools such as Out... View more
Script to remove printers via IP address, not name
Hello all, I have been looking for a way to remove printers via IP address for a long time. We are in the process of standardizing all our printer names and queues and want to be able to replace whatever random printer was added to a computer with th... View more
Spectre Variant 2 - Microcode update in macOS 10.13.4(High Sierra) / Sec Update 2018-002(Sierra and El Capitan)
Hi All, For those of you that have been waiting like us, there appears to be a Microcode update included the following updates from Apple- macOS 10.13.4 (High Sierra)- Security Update 2018-002(Sierra)- Security Update 2018-002(El Capitan) I have only... View more
Jamf Pro 10.3 Maintenance Release Coming Soon
We have identified an issue when using current and previous versions of Jamf Pro to upgrade devices to iOS 11.3. As a part of the MDM Software Update workflow, Jamf Pro will monitor the status of that update. Devices upgraded to iOS 11.3 are returnin... View more
Only 20 Spots left for the April Chicago user group! Joel Rennich will be speaking!
Hey JamfNation,There are only 20 spots left for the April 26th JamfNation user group meeting! Come mingle with your fellow admins, eat free pizza and her all about NoMAD and NoMAD Login from Joel Rennich himself! Register at the link below! CLICK HER... View more
Policy deferral - anyway to log deferment selection?
Our Mac users are instructed to log out everyday and of course a good majority do not. The primary reason is an ongoing policy to check for OS X updates upon logout.3-days after a new update is released, I create a policy to force the update to unpat... View more
Possible to make a .pkg re-installable without deleting the receipt?
Hi All,Wondering if anyone has info regarding packages and receipts. I have a few packages that users may want to reinstall for whatever reason, and typically I'd have to run a sudo pkgutil --forget name.of.package as a script before running the .pkg... View more
Managed App Configuration
I'm using User and Location information to pass custom parameters via MDM. How do I force the "Managed App Configuration" command from the console? Is there a way to do this programmatically via the Jamf API? View more
"Out of Date" Smart Group nesting?
So I was thinking of making a Smart Group that checks other Smart Groups for "Out of Date" software, that was I can have 1 constant on my Dashboard that says something is OOD. I tried, but can't seem to get it to work as a Smart Group. Does it need t... View more
[Question] Apple TV - Where's the management link?
I have an Apple TV that is recognized in DEP and in a Pre-Stage but doesn't allow me to manage it (no clickable name that takes me to a management page and is not searchable). I'm trying to give it a specific name and to also force it into conference... View more
Creating JSS Summary via the API
I'm sure this is a question asked time and again, but I just don't seem to be able to find the answer so I'll ask it (again?) Is it possible to create a JSS Summary (from v9.97.x, in my case) using the API? I'm pretty convinced it isn't. Unless, I gu... View more
DisplayLink and 10.13.4
FYI.... Per DisplayLink Important Information about macOS 10.13.4 update We have become aware that installing macOS release Version 10.13.4 will cause DisplayLink connected displays to go blank after the OS upgrade, with the current DisplayLink drive... View more
Outlook Online Notifications
Has anyone switched to Outlook via the Office 365 portal? It looks pretty slick, but the notifications don't seem great for upcoming meetings or new emails. I know some websites can do push notifications in Safari to the Notification Center, but this... View more
Caching iCloud Backups?
I want to be able to cache iCloud backups to our local caching server. We don't currently use iTunes accounts so the plan is to hand out a few managed Apple IDs to users who need to be able to do iCloud backups for a few apps. My question is, if I en... View more
network accountability in the age of dongles
I have been in discussions with cybersecurity regarding network accountability now that ethernet dongles (especially the case with the macbook pros) are becoming more and more common. We've discussed the fact that essentially anyone that plugs a give... View more
macOS Caching Server configuration
Hi,Is the new macOS Caching Server configuration profile enabled in JAMF Pro 10.3?I can't see the Bluetooth on/off for iOS too... View more
Setting Time Zone in System Preference - Disappears on Restart
We have having an issue with our OS 10.13 macs not holding the Time Zone in System Preferences. We manually check the System Preferences/Privacy/Location Services/Details: Set Time Zone but when the computer is restarted it reverts back to unchecked ... View more
Jamf Infrastructure Manager Setup behind NAT
Hi everyone. I had some real fun and games getting a JIM setup on our evaluation network last week, mainly because the JIM is designed to run on a WAN side server or in a demilitarised zone. But for those of you who need to use the Jamf Infrastructur... View more
Unable to communicate with iOS 11.3
Hi, We have JSS version 9.101.0-t1504998263 . This morning after updating from 11.2.6 to 11.3 . I can no longer communicate with iPads that are on newer version. Is anyone else having a similar issue? View more
Jamf - OU or AD groups policies
What is the best way of Using Jamf, in regards to applying policy´s Is it possible in jamf to apply policies to OU´s - or AD groups - or both ? What is the best practice in regards to that. Today all Mac computers are created in AD the same location ... View more
