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SGPS - Migrating Elastic to TAMUS Cluster - JAMF Pro

· One min read
Bernardo Garcia-Moreno
IT Professional I

Change Request 686152 SGPS - Migrating Elastic to TAMUS Cluster - JAMF Pro.

Description: We are ready to migrate the remaining SGPS devices to the TAMUS Elastic Cluster.

The following smart group will be added to the deployment scope. This will target all devices in the SGPS site that are currently enrolled in the Jamf server under Elastic Deployment V2 - SGPS (Full Site) https://tamu.jamfcloud.com/smartComputerGroups.html?id=-1&o=c

This scope will also include any new devices enrolled into the SGBS site via the existing prestage enrollments, ensuring they are automatically migrated to the TAMUS Elastic Cluster.

CLLW - Migrating Elastic to TAMUS Cluster - JAMF Pro

· One min read
Bernardo Garcia-Moreno
IT Professional I

Change Request 672431 CLLW - Migrating Elastic to TAMUS Cluster - JAMF Pro.

Description: We are ready to migrate the remaining CLLW devices to the TAMUS Elastic Cluster.

The following smart group will be added to the deployment scope. This will target all devices in the CLLW site that are currently enrolled in the Jamf server under Elastic Deployment V2 - CLLW (Full Site) https://tamu.jamfcloud.com/smartComputerGroups.html?id=1575&o=r

This scope will also include any new devices enrolled into the CLLW site via the existing prestage enrollments, ensuring they are automatically migrated to the TAMUS Elastic Cluster.

Jamf Pro - College of Architecture Device Site Change

· 2 min read
Bernardo Garcia-Moreno
IT Professional I

Change Request 672763 Jamf Pro - College of Architecture Device Site Change.

Description: We are moving the computers that belong to the College of Architecture to the Architecture site that was created for them.

We used Axonious to find the device ownership for all of our machines in the server and were able to get a list of 30 machines that have the following tag from Axonious: College: Architecture from this data source: Mssql: MSSQL_ Divcollegedesc.

The list has been giving to the IT Staff at the Architecture College which they have reviewed and approved the list.

Breaking computers out into their own site in Jamf is important because it allows for proper scoping, management, and security separation between departments. Sites ensure that devices receive only the policies, configuration profiles, applications, and restrictions intended for their specific college or unit.

By assigning computers to the correct site, administrators can prevent accidental deployments, reduce configuration conflicts, and maintain clearer ownership and accountability of devices. This also improves troubleshooting, reporting accuracy, and access control by limiting visibility and administrative actions to only the devices that team is responsible for.

Overall, proper site separation helps maintain a cleaner Jamf environment, reduces risk during deployments, and supports scalable device management across multiple colleges and departments

CLAR - Migrating Elastic to TAMUS Cluster - JAMF Pro

· One min read
Bernardo Garcia-Moreno
IT Professional I

Change Request 672799 CLAR - Migrating Elastic to TAMUS Cluster - JAMF Pro.

Description: We are ready to migrate the remaining CLAR devices to the TAMUS Elastic Cluster.

The following smart group will be added to the deployment scope. This will target all devices in the CLAR site that are currently enrolled in the Jamf server under Elastic Deployment V2 - CLAR (Full Site) https://tamu.jamfcloud.com/smartComputerGroups.html?id=1576&o=r

This scope will also include any new devices enrolled into the CLAR site via the existing prestage enrollments, ensuring they are automatically migrated to the TAMUS Elastic Cluster.

Site and Prestage Deployment for Bush, Architecture, and Mays - JAMF

· One min read
Bernardo Garcia-Moreno
IT Professional I

Change Request 436896 Site and Prestage Deployment for Bush, Architecture, and Mays - JAMF.

Description: This change introduces new Jamf sites, Automated Device Enrollments, and prestage configurations for the Bush, Architecture, and Mays schools. By separating these colleges into their own managed environments, we can streamline deployments and improve scoping accuracy. This structure reduces manual effort for IT and supports more reliable, consistent device onboarding across all three groups.

Deletion of Devices not Checking-in in Jamf Server

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Bernardo Garcia-Moreno
IT Professional I

Change Request 425603 Deletion of Devices not Checking-in in Jamf Server.

Description: This change will target devices that have not checked in since November 11, 2024. These are devices that have not checked in with our server. They can be found in the following advanced search. https://tamu.jamfcloud.com/computers.html?uuid=be3d5138e0b6475ab6e291e1efe7b63e

457 Devices total as of November 11, 2025. This number can change if a device reconnects to the network before the change is completed. The advance search will automatically remove that device from the scope if that is the case

Removal of Unused Extension Attributes from Jamf Production Server

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Bernardo Garcia-Moreno
IT Professional I

Change Request 392453 Removal of Unused Extension Attributes from Jamf Production Server.

Description: The following extension attributes are identified as unused and will be removed from the Jamf Production Server. These attributes primarily pertain to deprecated software packages, redundant third-party integrations, or superseded monitoring logic. Removal will help reduce clutter, improve system performance, and optimize reporting. No disruption to managed endpoints or critical business services is expected, as confirmed via test environment deletions.

Extension Attributes to be Removed:

Aggie Font Install Status - Moriston Black

Aggie Font Install Status - Tungsten Black

Crowdstrike - Agent ID

Crowdstrike - Connection Established Timestamp

Crowdstrike - Extension Version

Crowdstrike - Heartbeat Check

Crowdstrike - Last Connection Established

Crowdstrike - Licensed

Crowdstrike - System or Kernel Extension Status

jamf-patch-4k-video-downloader

jamf-patch-airtime

jamf-patch-google-drive-file-stream

jamf-patch-google-earth-pro

jamf-patch-jamf-protect

jamf-patch-microsoft-skype

jamf-patch-opera

jamf-patch-royal-tsx

jamf-patch-yubikey-manager

Microsoft OneDrive - Last Sync Date

Microsoft OneDrive - Process Health

Jamf Pro - Executive Support Site Creation

· 3 min read
Bernardo Garcia-Moreno
IT Professional I

Change Request 230394 Jamf Pro - Executive Support Site Creation.

Description: ## Details of Maintenance We will be creating a new Prestage, automated device enrollment, and site for Executive support. Step 1 - Creating the Prestage (MDM Server) In Apple School Manager, navigate to preferences and add an MDM server. You will have to upload a "Public Key" which can be downloaded from Jamf in the Automated Device Enrollment section This will generate an MDM Server Token which will be used later in Step 3 Step 2 - Creating a New Site In Jamf Pro, Create a new Site by navigating to the Site Tab This site will be named "Executive Support" This will be important in the next step Step 3 - Creating Automated Device Enrollment In Jamf Pro, create a new Automated Device Enrollment and upload the MDM Server Token which was downloaded in step 1 Configure the page, it will be named "TAMU - Executive Support - New Devices" Point the site to "Executive Support" which was created in Step 2 Step 4 - Creating Prestage Navigate to the prestages and create a new prestage Name the prestage "TAMU - Executive Support - New Devices" Select "TAMU - Executive Support - New Devices" under the Automated Device Enrollment Instance selection. Check the option to automatically assign new devices Enrollment site should be set to "Executive Support" Configure the rest of the settings as needed Add the following configuration profiles to the prestage: Global - Device Encryption - PreStage and Log In Jamf Connect - License Jamf Connect - Login Jamf Connect - Login (2.38.0 Branding Settings) Jamf Connect - Login (2.38.0 Entra Settings) Jamf Connect - Menu_Bar Jamf Connect - Notifications Jamf Connect - Run Script Mechanism Jamf ConnectLoginWindow WiFi (exp.04-18-26) Jamf ConnectLoginWindow WiFi (exp.04-26-25) FileVault - Escrow Personal Recovery Key to Jamf Pro Managed Login Item - Suppress Notifications Global - SupportApp - Managed Login Global - SupportApp - Notifications Global - SupportApp - PPPC Global - SupportApp - Prod - 2.6 Add the following Enrollment Packages Jamf Connect Launch Agent 2.44 Package JamfConnect 2.44 Package JamfConnectFiles.pkg Source_Images.pkg dialog-2.5.5-4802.pkg setupYourMacStarter.pkg Save


Benefit of Change

Creating this site will allow Executive support who mostly deals with VIP customers to be segmented into their own group. This will allow deployments to be easier, exclusion to be easier, and less manual support for both teams in the long run in terms of deployments.


Impact to Customers

None


Impact to Other Services/Websites

None

Jamf Pro - Executive Support Site Creation

· 3 min read
Bernardo Garcia-Moreno
IT Professional I

Change Request 228441 Jamf Pro - Executive Support Site Creation.

Description: ## Details of Maintenance We will be creating a new Prestage, automated device enrollment, and site for Executive support. Step 1 - Creating the Prestage (MDM Server) In Apple School Manager, navigate to preferences and add an MDM server. You will have to upload a "Public Key" which can be downloaded from Jamf in the Automated Device Enrollment section This will generate an MDM Server Token which will be used later in Step 3 Step 2 - Creating a New Site In Jamf Pro, Create a new Site by navigating to the Site Tab This site will be named "Executive Support" This will be important in the next step Step 3 - Creating Automated Device Enrollment In Jamf Pro, create a new Automated Device Enrollment and upload the MDM Server Token which was downloaded in step 1 Configure the page, it will be named "TAMU - Executive Support - New Devices" Point the site to "Executive Support" which was created in Step 2 Step 4 - Creating Prestage Navigate to the prestages and create a new prestage Name the prestage "TAMU - Executive Support - New Devices" Select "TAMU - Executive Support - New Devices" under the Automated Device Enrollment Instance selection. Check the option to automatically assign new devices Enrollment site should be set to "Executive Support" Configure the rest of the settings as needed Add the following configuration profiles to the prestage: Global - Device Encryption - PreStage and Log In Jamf Connect - License Jamf Connect - Login Jamf Connect - Login (2.38.0 Branding Settings) Jamf Connect - Login (2.38.0 Entra Settings) Jamf Connect - Menu_Bar Jamf Connect - Notifications Jamf Connect - Run Script Mechanism Jamf ConnectLoginWindow WiFi (exp.04-18-26) Jamf ConnectLoginWindow WiFi (exp.04-26-25) FileVault - Escrow Personal Recovery Key to Jamf Pro Managed Login Item - Suppress Notifications Global - SupportApp - Managed Login Global - SupportApp - Notifications Global - SupportApp - PPPC Global - SupportApp - Prod - 2.6 Add the following Enrollment Packages Jamf Connect Launch Agent 2.44 Package JamfConnect 2.44 Package JamfConnectFiles.pkg Source_Images.pkg dialog-2.5.5-4802.pkg setupYourMacStarter.pkg Save


Benefit of Change

Creating this site will allow Executive support who mostly deals with VIP customers to be segmented into their own group. This will allow deployments to be easier, exclusion to be easier, and less manual support for both teams in the long run in terms of deployments.


Impact to Customers

None


Impact to Other Services/Websites

None