CCA Scripting and Extension Attributes

Question 1

What are Extension Attributes in the Casper Suite?

Accepted Answer

Custom inventory items that collect specific data not included in standard inventory reports

Answer

Extension Attributes are custom-defined inventory items that run scripts or collect specific data points beyond the standard inventory Casper collects.

Question 2

What scripting languages are supported for Casper policies on macOS?

Accepted Answer

Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby, and other languages available on macOS

Answer

Casper policies on macOS support any scripting language available on the system, commonly Bash, Python, Perl, and Ruby.

Question 3

How are scripts deployed through Casper policies?

Accepted Answer

Scripts are stored on the JSS and executed on target devices when policies run

Answer

Scripts are uploaded to the JSS and executed on targeted devices when the associated policy runs, either on a schedule, at check-in, or on trigger events.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'recon' command in Casper?

Accepted Answer

Forcing an immediate inventory update that sends current device data to the JSS

Answer

The recon command triggers an immediate inventory update, causing the device to collect and submit current hardware and software data to the JSS.

Question 5

How can scripts be used for pre-flight and post-flight checks in Casper?

Accepted Answer

Scripts can verify conditions before policy execution and confirm success after completion

Answer

Scripts can be configured to run before (pre-flight) to check prerequisites and after (post-flight) to verify policy execution was successful.

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CCA Scripting and Extension Attributes