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upgrading from 9.81 to 9.92

I decided to upgrade our JSS from 9.81 to 9.92 today. When I run the JSS Installer.msi I am prompted to "Please specify a network location for the server image of JSS product" and it defaults to the C: drive of our Windows server 2012 system. I've ne...  View more

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Adding hidden filevault enabled user workflow

I am trying to create a hidden admin user that is filevault enabled and don't know what the most efficient way to do this. From my research I have two options: Create user through Jamf payload policy, which has the ability to add filevault user, but ...  View more

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"Missing" package in Casper Admin

I'm trying to add a package to Casper Admin - it's an uninstaller for Adobe CS6 - but no matter what I do, it always seems to end up in red as "Missing" in Casper Admin. When I add it, it seems to upload OK, and shows up as "Pending", but when I then...  View more

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Set Master Password via Script

Any suggestions on how to script/automate the process of setting a OS X Master Password? Im not setting it for FDE (We dont use FileVault). Rather, Im setting a Master Password so that end-users dont try and set one (and then forget it etc).  View more

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Installing the new (June 2016+) Samanage agent

Samanage shipped a new installer for their agent, and the structure is completely different than the PKG-based install they previously had. Here's how I deployed it. Download the new DMG from your Setup area in Samanage Extract to /tmp/samanage Creat...  View more

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What goes with what?

Hi all, Is it possible to get a list/table/something that shows the relations of JSS objects? For example:An EA is being used in what and/or which Smart/Static Group(s), Advanced Searches, etc.A Smart Group is being used in what Policy. I think somet...  View more

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_mbsetupuser is a real pain

I'm getting sick of the _mbsetupuser account jumping into the mix after I upgrade Macs to El Capitan. I have several policies set to run at Login Once per user per computer. And of course _mbsetupuser counts as a user so even though you don't actuall...  View more

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Office 2016 removal script

We've found this script extremely useful for removing Office 2011. Is there something similar floating around for Office 2016?  View more

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VPP assignments to Devices asking for Apple ID Sign In

Currently setting up some classroom iPads and using Device based VPP so they don't require an apple ID. Also making sure the app installs automatically. I did this 7 months ago and it worked fine. Now I'm doing it again and some apps are prompting to...  View more

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User-Initiated Enrollment - Is it LDAP users only?

Hi, I want to start using user initiated enrollment within Casper. I have enabled it within JSS. However from a Macbook, when I go to https:///enroll, I type in the enrollment username and password, and then I am faced with "Assigned to user" page. W...  View more

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Restrict Sierra betas and retail

Does anybody have the process name for the Sierra installer, so I can add it to restricted software? I need to make sure the Sierra is not installed on any of the Macs in my environment. The Sierra installer should have a unique name, right?  View more

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MacBooks and Windows File Server

Hi all, I am setting up Casper, and I will be binding to AD and using Windows file serving. For MacBook's that are taken home, what is best practice for getting user data backed up to the UNC path or a mounted network drive?Thank you for any help, I ...  View more

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All Computers (177) while Smart Groups shows 174

I have a Smart Group with the criteria of COMPUTER NAMES LIKE XXX- and the results are 174 computers. All my computers begin with XXX- I also tested NOT LIKE XXX- and had 0 results I can not figure out why ALL COMPUTERS is saying 177 imacs = 79Mac mi...  View more

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Screensaver whilst enrolment policies are running

Our current thin imaging workflow involves our technicians logging into a new Mac, setting up a local Administrator account and then running the Quickadd.pkg from a USB stick. We then have a number of policies set to run at enrolment time. Is there a...  View more

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Restricted software not working?

My organization restricts certain software in Casper (torrenting programs for example) however when I added entries for new software to restrict, I am still able to open the programs on my test machine. I'm not sure why the older software restriction...  View more

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Thin Imaging?

I usually don't use discussion forums to look for answers to my problems, but after scouring the net it feels like it's the only place I might be able to get a straight answer. I've recently been assigned to a project in a school district that involv...  View more

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"Cannot install" error in Self Service

Hi, I'm trying to learn how to create packages and install them using Self Service. Normally here we have someone who knows Casper Suite much better than me but I'm a bit of a novice. I'm a bit lost as to what I'm missing being a novice? I've used Co...  View more

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setting system environment variables

During the time I worked support in the Windows world I made use of system variables often. It was nothing to set a system variable to represent a particular status. This would be readable no matter what user account would be logged in. Up to now I d...  View more

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Winclone, Windows 10, Boot Camp, and Casper?

I have a new iMac running El Capitan, and I used Boot Camp Assistant to create a partition and install Windows 10. I booted to it, installed the boot camp drivers, installed one piece of software, uninstalled a bunch of the stupid crap that Windows 1...  View more

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Force Safari Private Mode on iPad

Hi All, has anyone been able to force private mode for Safari/WebClips (non-full screen)? I also checked new profile settings in Apple Configurator 2 and found nothing. We need to perform purchase transactions but don't want to retain any shopping ca...  View more

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MAS VPP and Xcode

I've scoured through the 'Nation and not really found anyone discussing this. What with device based app installation from the App Store, and our issues with a VERY large (maybe close to 20GB package) for Xcode, we're trying to transition to the VPP/...  View more

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A naive question, please forgive me...

Hello Folks, I was always told that no question is a dumb question, but I am not sure about this one. I have to ask because I don't really know and it might lead me to some answers. For some reason, I have always believed that packages from the devel...  View more

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