Jamf for Mac
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Connection to 3rd party directories works well
What do you like best about the product?
It is an excellent plugin for authentication and connection with Google Cloud on our machines. As we have moved more services to cloud-based instances, this has been very helpful!
What do you dislike about the product?
Some of the ongoing patch management steps have added a few extra steps for deployment and upkeep, but nothing preventing us from being very happy with the solution.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The biggest problem we were solving was maintaining two different directories - one for user authentication locally on machines (LDAP) and Google Workspace directory. jamf Connect allowed us to remove the single-purpose directory for easier management.
It lets jamf and org admins do anything
What do you like best about the product?
We were able to use this to check certain required configuration items on employees' company-issued laptops. The agent software that runs on the laptop had a lot of capabilities, including to read these things, such as whether the hard drive was encrypted and how much free space there was.
What do you dislike about the product?
The agent software gave jamf and our organization admins more power than needed. An admin could go on the control panel and send a laptop arbitrary commands to run. We didn't need nor desire that capability, and it added that additional piece to our company's attack surface.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We check that certain computer configuration items are set in accordance with company policy. Jamf was the solution we chose for our Mac computers. We chose another solution for Windows and Linux devices.
Powerful MDM Solution for Apple Environments
What do you like best about the product?
One of my favorite aspects of using Jamf is the available support avenues. There's official documentation, yes, but there are also countless online communities that are incredibly helpful in answering questions and offering solutions to new issues. The sysadmin environment in an Apple ecosystem is far more friendly than Windows. People are eager to help
What do you dislike about the product?
It can be somewhat frustrating to encounter issues that are only solvable with 3rd party solutions. We do need to use tools like MUTT to maintain a reliable naming convention across all devices. Most of my complaints are due to limitations introduced by Apple and not Jamf.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use Jamf as our MDM. We are a new medical school, and an Apple Distinguished School. It was critical to adopt a tool on day one that would have staying power in the industry and a track record of success. We manage all our mobile device and computer deployments with Jamf and it has been central to our success as a small IT department that supports both students and professionals in the medical industry.
Powerful device management
What do you like best about the product?
The ability to manage thousands of devices as quickly as we do is amazing. Device setup that could otherwise take 3 - 6 hours can be done in 40 minutes - 2 hours
What do you dislike about the product?
The programming is not as efficient as it should be. Some tasks that should be pretty simple can overload the server due to database management.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
App deployments can be addressed and applications installed on thousands of devices in less than 5 minutes.
Same with device configurations and it significantly speeds up device deployments.
Same with device configurations and it significantly speeds up device deployments.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If hosting on site plan for significantly more system resources than Jamf specifies the compensate for inefficient programming.
That makes the product work very well
That makes the product work very well
Great companion to Jamf Pro MDM
What do you like best about the product?
Integration with Jamf Pro makes it simple to monitor and deploy
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing in particular. Jamf keeps up to date with new OS releases and emerging threats
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We've been able to improve our adherence to CIS standards
Amazing tool for Mac management
What do you like best about the product?
We can manage our staff's computers almost 100% using Jamf: software installation, updates, OS updates, security settings and more. If you can script it on a Mac you can package that and deploy it to thousands of devices in just a few clicks. Self Service provides the level of user-based options: other software, maintenance scripts, and more. Some specific examples:
-allow staff to turn on FileVault in self service
-remote lock computers if lost or stolen
-add user accounts remotely
-help users get into account if they loose their password.
-deploy new software
-update existing software
-create local scripts that are available in Self Service to perform unique functions: clean up file names to be Windows compatible, run basic housekeeping scripts for macOS, enable or disable settings on the fly.
There is also an active user community that is very helpful. The official Jamf Nation as well as other ad-hoc groups on Slack and elsewhere.
The people at Jamf are also very good to work with. I have never spoken with anyone who was not professional and friendly. Great people and great product.
-allow staff to turn on FileVault in self service
-remote lock computers if lost or stolen
-add user accounts remotely
-help users get into account if they loose their password.
-deploy new software
-update existing software
-create local scripts that are available in Self Service to perform unique functions: clean up file names to be Windows compatible, run basic housekeeping scripts for macOS, enable or disable settings on the fly.
There is also an active user community that is very helpful. The official Jamf Nation as well as other ad-hoc groups on Slack and elsewhere.
The people at Jamf are also very good to work with. I have never spoken with anyone who was not professional and friendly. Great people and great product.
What do you dislike about the product?
It does require someone who is pretty well versed in Mac management and Jamf. It does not have simple one-click setups for most functions. You do need to build it out and spend time learning the product. However, once you get there it is largely set and forget.
This is not a tool for non-technical people. There is a cost and technical hill to climb, but for those who need excellent Mac management, it is the right tool.
This is not a tool for non-technical people. There is a cost and technical hill to climb, but for those who need excellent Mac management, it is the right tool.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Give staff the software and security they need. It helps us prevent staff from doing foolish things or even innocent mistakes that can have huge consequences for our organization. It also greatly simplifies deployment of new computers (upgrades or new staff). some specifics:
-prevent installation of malware or "potentially unwanted programs"
-make sure devices are encrypted
-forgotten passwords
-give users the access they need but not Admin access
Some of the benefits:
-no more malware installs
-users are not locked out of their computer when they forget their password.
-software is ketp up to date
-optional software is added by the user
-reduced tickets and IT support
-prevent installation of malware or "potentially unwanted programs"
-make sure devices are encrypted
-forgotten passwords
-give users the access they need but not Admin access
Some of the benefits:
-no more malware installs
-users are not locked out of their computer when they forget their password.
-software is ketp up to date
-optional software is added by the user
-reduced tickets and IT support
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Don't be intimidated by the set up and roll-out. It is well worth it, but come prepared to learn. If you need to, hire someone to help get you set up with some of the basics in the right way. Once you get that done you are able to manage what is there.
great software, great community
What do you like best about the product?
time saving, more security, great support and great community
What do you dislike about the product?
difficult start for MDM newcomers, but with the training offered it is doable
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
patch management, closing security gaps, daily support, software rollout
Easy, Modular, just the right way
What do you like best about the product?
Migration of accounts away from mobile accounts and binding to accounts that are softly bout with Azure in our case is the best thing ever! With the ability to change the looks aswell this is a verry cool thing.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sadly it is not possible to use Jamf Connect Login for a login before the filevault2 unlock.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Account Creation and Account migration is the two big things we use it for. Having a login from the user of the device aswell gives us confidence in who is using the device :)
Jamf Pro is where it's at! If you’re an Apple Admin!
What do you like best about the product?
This is the flagship solution that you're looking forI like the fact that I can manage my entire Apple environment all in one place.
What do you dislike about the product?
There isn't anything I dislike about Jamf Pro. Maybe a few UI flows could stand to be redesigned, but other than that, it's solid.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I can only imagine how difficult it would be to manage our Apple environment without Jamf Pro.
Integrating Jamf Connect with Okta
What do you like best about the product?
Single sign-on to cloud-based authentication and auto-creation of Mac local accounts.
What do you dislike about the product?
Only supports a limited number of MFA factors that are supported by the IDP. The documentation is rudimentary.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We needed a replacement Enterprise Connect for Mac password management. Zero-touch deployment.
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