CCT Casper System Setup & Configuration 4

Question 1

When configuring Casper's push notification capabilities, which Apple service must the JSS be able to reach outbound?

Accepted Answer

Apple Push Notification Service (APNs) on port 2195

Answer

The JSS must reach APNs on TCP port 2195 to send management push notifications to enrolled iOS and macOS devices.

Question 2

A Casper technician is troubleshooting a Mac that fails to receive policies. Which log file on the client Mac should be checked first?

Accepted Answer

/var/log/jamf.log

Answer

The primary Casper/JAMF client log at /var/log/jamf.log records all policy execution, check-in events, and errors.

Question 3

In a Casper environment with multiple sites, what does 'scoping to a site' allow administrators to do?

Accepted Answer

Restrict policy and object visibility to a subset of administrators and computers

Answer

Casper sites allow administrators to delegate management of specific computer groups, policies, and objects to site-specific admin accounts.

Question 4

Which Casper feature allows a technician to send a real-time command to an enrolled Mac without waiting for the next check-in?

Accepted Answer

MDM push command via APNs

Answer

MDM push commands sent via Apple Push Notification Service allow instant delivery of management commands like device lock or wipe.

Question 5

When adding a package to Casper Admin for distribution, which package format is preferred for macOS deployments requiring pre/post-install scripts?

Accepted Answer

.pkg (Apple Installer Package)

Answer

The .pkg format natively supports pre-install and post-install scripts, making it the preferred format for complex Casper deployments.

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