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What is Jamf
Jamf is an enterprise management and inventory tool for Apple devices which allows IT staff to quickly deploy software required by campus (antivirus, backup, etc), allow computer owners to easily install option optional University software (filezillaCyberduck, Box Drive, vlc, etc) easily, and let support staff to see inventory information and system status more easily for providing help and answering University audits.
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- In a new Safari tab, open https://utvl-jamf-p01.la.utexas.edu:8443/enroll?invitation=2824542812583323055187023937037694281767344354553812519209886767457098649036
- Click "Continue" on the following pop-up to install the client certificate
- NOTE: if you are running MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or higher, you will may need to click the message in the upper right-hand corner
- Click "Install" when asked if you are sure about installing the certificate
- Close System Preferences and go back to the Safari tab and click "Continue" on the new box
- Click "Install" when asked if you are sure about installing the MDM Profile
- If you didn't get this box, open the Downloads folder and open "enrollmentProfile"
- Click "Install" when asked to verify your selection
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The message about "Erase all data on this computer" is only a permission. Nothing will be erased. The ability to erase all data is a requirement for security, in case a device is stolen. |
- Enter your admin account username and password and click "OK"
- When the profile is done installing, close System Preferences and the Safari tab
- A new window will open, wait until it says it is complete, then click "Quit" to close it
If you are prompted that "Remote Support Customer Client would like to record this computer's screen", please click on Open System Preferences, unlock with your admin account, and check the box next to Remote Support Customer Client. This will allow Engineering IT staff to remotely connect to your computer when you need help.
If Code42 comes up asking to login, just close it. Our system will automatically back up the computer in the background without a log in
If you have problems
If you have any problems with enrolling your system, please send an email to the ITG support staff with the subject "Jamf Enrollment" to servicedesk@engr.utexas.edu or call 512-232-2486 and we'll arrange a remote support session to address any issues. Please make sure to let us know your EID and the UT inventory number of the computer.