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elliotjordan · 06-12-2023

Hello Jamf Nation! I'm happy to announce a new open-source tool from Netflix called Escrow Buddy focused on helping IT/security administrators ensure all their Macs have a valid FileVault key escrowed to MDM.Check out the announcement on the Netflix ...

elliotjordan · 03-17-2023

At Netflix, we are shaping the future of global entertainment, bringing moments of joy to 200+ million customers. The Corporate Systems Engineering (CoSE) team at Netflix focuses on improving the employee experience, collaboration, and productivity o...

elliotjordan · 09-24-2015

Hi everybody, I've completely rewritten "Auto Update Magic," my guide to methodically distributing third-party software updates using AutoPkg, AutoPkgr, JSSImporter, and the Casper Suite, in case you're interested. The new guide focuses on a standard...

elliotjordan · 04-14-2015

We are using the pwpolicy binary to set the password complexity requirements of managed Macs. Unfortunately, there's a big loophole in this policy in Yosemite. Using an iCloud password instead of a standard local account password exempts you from pwp...

elliotjordan · 03-18-2015

Hi everybody, It's often useful for me to be able to refer to the IP addresses in use by Macs according to Casper, and cross-reference them with network security appliance logs. I've used various extension attributes in the past to determine active I...

elliotjordan · 10-10-2024

Depends on which specific PPPC allowances the app needs.Camera, Microphone, and Screen Recording permissions can only be denied by MDM. Approvals must be done manually by the user. See the Apple Platform Deployment documentation.Apple's Device Manage...

elliotjordan · 10-10-2024

You may want to check out this post for some ideas:https://macops.ca/xcode-14-new-platforms-packaging-format/ Disclaimer: The post is from Xcode 14, and I don't have personal experience implementing this.

elliotjordan · 09-24-2024

You’re going to need to be more specific.

elliotjordan · 07-11-2024

Hi @judeglenn — I'd recommend checking the Escrow Buddy logs (details on how to do that are on the FAQ page) and if that doesn't lead you to the root cause, open an issue on GitHub and I'll try to help troubleshoot. I haven't heard anybody report iss...

elliotjordan · 12-04-2023

@Asifahmed - The primary use case for Escrow Buddy is to regenerate and escrow keys that were missing from Jamf, but you can decide which Macs to target based on a smart group of your choosing.If you're asking whether any changes are needed in Recove...

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