iOS 7 VPP Changes and Casper Suite

[lehmanp00]

With iOS 7 being released today, I thought I would ask if anyone had any details on the VPP changes that are supposedly coming. AND if/when/how Casper Suite will incorporate the VPP changes. Assuming that MDM solutions even need to make changes I guess.

[nsdjoe]

I don't know details on changes, but this article stated the following about JAMF:
http://www.cio.com.au/article/526811/today_ios_7_downloads_an_unprecedented_challenge_it/?utm_medium...

"Enterprises have been testing updated applications from their mobile device management vendors, who have been racing to fully support iOS 7 on day one of its availability. JAMF Software's Casper Suite is just one of several that will "full support" iOS 7 on Wednesday, according to the vendor."

Looking forward to testing out a new iOS 7 compatible Casper Suite!
~Joe

[nsdjoe]

One way to keep users from updating to iOS 7 right away...

How to use DNS to block iOS 7, and other updates too
http://www.enterpriseios.com/story/2013/09/17/How_to_use_DNS_to_block_iOS_7_and_other_updates_too

Good luck everyone!
~Joe

[nsdjoe]

This chart has been updated for iOS 7. It shows what features Casper Suite has confirmed with them (scroll down to "App Management" to see some of the new iOS 7 features)

http://www.enterpriseios.com/mdm/Casper_Suite

Just waiting for the email from JAMF to confirm... :)
~Joe

[lehmanp00]

Ok, I see Casper 8.72.

However, the release notes state that you now need MySQL 5.5 or later. I know v9 needed a separate install of MySQL but 8.72 does now too?

This is from the Upgrading the JSS on Mac OSX Server section.

Mac computer with:
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An Intel processor
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2 GB of RAM
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400 MB of disk space available
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OS X Server v10.6 or later
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Java 1.6
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MySQL Enterprise Edition 5.5 or later (recommended) or MySQL Community Server 5.5 or later, available at:
https://www.mysql.com/downloads/
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Ports 8443 and 9006 available

[lehmanp00]

Talking with JAMF support the 8.7.2 upgrade works as it did before. Just run the JSS Installer to upgrade, no DB stuff needed. Other than backups beforehand of course.

[lehmanp00]

I just updated to 8.7.2 and everything looks fine.

However, after comparing the release notes for 9.1 and 8.7.2, I'm assuming only 9.1 has full support for all the new iOS 7 VPP stuff.