Let’s go over each policy and what they do: On average the once-per-day inventory process takes 30 seconds to complete. The agent on a macOS device checks in with the JSS at computer start up and every 15 minutes thereafter, consuming 2KB of network traffic, 4MB Real Memory, and 0.10% CPU. Jamf checks-in securely over the internet every 15 minutes for policy execution, and updates computer records after a successful policy, or once per day. Each policy has a scope and a run interval. Policies are Jamf’s action-based solution. Configures the Privileges app that allows users to escalate themselves to administrator status.

Configures NoMAD Login to connect to NC State servers and allow Unity logins at the login screen, while utilizing local accounts for no network dependency.Configures NoMAD to connect to NC State servers and allow network authentication post-login as well as Unity password syncing, while utilizing local accounts for no network dependency.Whitelists approved Kernel Extensions to prevent issues and prompts for common apps like Cisco VPN and Google Drive.Enforces screen saver after 15 minutes ( not device sleep).Disables Apple ID and Siri prompts when setting up new account.

Enables macOS “multiuser”, which allows another user to sign in at the lock screen and not interrupt another session.Configures Office’s built-in updater (MAU) to periodically check for updates and apply them in the background.Automatically sets your device to connect to the ncsu WiFi network.Configures FileVault to escrow recovery keys for device encryption to secure NC State servers.Enables Gatekeeper to permit apps from third party sources.Allow All Apps and Escrow FileVault Keys.

Let’s go over each profile and what they do: These profiles prohibit conflicting settings from being set, even by IT staff themselves. For a larger overview of Jamf’s purpose and effects, check out the Device Management page.Ĭonfiguration profiles are Apple’s method of enforcing system preferences on iOS and macOS devices.

Great! But what does that mean? In this blog entry, we’re going to deep dive exactly what Jamf is configuring for the Mathematics environment, how it does it, and why it does it for 1-to-1 assigned devices.

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