PKG only works when set on 'reboot'

[AdvancedNoob]

Hi Nation,

I am testing the latest java pkg (v8.241).

If it set it on 'after' with any priorities, it doesn't install. If I set it on 'reboot' it installs.
looking at my Jamf admin, I can see that previous java packages are set on after with priority 5.

any ideas?

thanks

[allanp81]

If you are using Jamf Admin and using Jamf Imaging then it will only install onto the target OS if set to install at reboot.

[AdvancedNoob]

thanks @allanp81 , is it only for java, do you know? flash install fine on 'after'

[allanp81]

How are you imaging? It really depends what your workflow is doing.

[AdvancedNoob]

workflow:

partition.sh
macOS (autodmg with createuserpkg)
java.pkg
flash.pkg

that is it

[allanp81]

So if you are installing macOS from an image and then rebooting? anything you want installed into that image has to be set as after restart.

[AdvancedNoob]

not always to my understanding (I'm pretty new to casper/jamf) as flash installed pre reboot (set to 'after')

[allanp81]

But unless you are pointing that install specifically at the partition you are restoring the image to, it will install into the os you are booted from (for instance if you are using netboot).

[AdvancedNoob]

but how can flash install without a problem, this is what I've been scratching my head all day. lol
I am using netboot in this instance so it should install to iMac drive as normal

[allanp81]

@AdvancedNoob that I can't explan, unless you are using a custom pkg that specifically points to the installed volume.

[AdvancedNoob]

thanks for the help @allanp81