New computers not properly entering smart groups

[dustydorey]

Hello all,

I was wondering if anyone had experienced computers not entering into
smart groups properly?

For example we just received some new macbooks that we imaged with a
freshly built 10.5.3 base, the image went well and everything laid down
except for anything tied to a post image policy for that building. We
assign these policies based on smart groups, the smart groups are
generated based on computer name. The naming convention always starts
with the initials of the school or building and a dash e.g. DP-

The smart group criteria is "anything like DP-"

Normally this has worked fine, but for some reason now these new
machines are not going into the smart group.

They are in the inventory when I search DP- and they are reporting
in to the JSS properly.

Any suggestions?

Database issue?

Thank you!

-Dusty-

Dustin Dorey

Technology Support Cluster Specialist

ISD 196 Apple Valley, Rosemount, Eagan

14445 Diamond Path West

Rosemount, MN 55068

(952) 423-7971

dustin.dorey at district196.org

[#2]

Hi Dustin

Something I've noticed (although I don't think it will happen with the computer name) is the requirement to run a recon to gather all the computers details. I was having a problem where by smart groups for laptops and desktops didn't work as the model field was not populated at imaging. I'm guessing your post imaging is done by a "at reboot" script. Try adding a recon at the very begining of that script. You should be able to do it using the jamf command line tool but off the top of my head I can't remember. I'll have a look Monday if that helps.
-- Many Thanks
Tom Welch
venturethree