Jamf Pro Basics Flashcards

What does the 'jamf recon' command do on a managed Mac?

Answer: Forces an immediate inventory collection and sends it to Jamf Pro

Running 'sudo jamf recon' triggers an on-demand inventory update, submitting current hardware and software data to Jamf Pro.

What is an Extension Attribute in Jamf Pro?

Answer: A custom inventory field that collects additional data not captured by default

Extension Attributes allow admins to capture custom device or user data — such as warranty status or a specific config file's contents — using scripts.

What is the purpose of Scope in Jamf Pro policies and profiles?

Answer: Defining exactly which devices, users, or groups a policy or profile targets

Scope determines the target audience for a policy, configuration profile, or app — using computers, users, groups, departments, or buildings.

What is the Jamf binary located on managed Macs used for?

Answer: Executing local policy tasks and communicating with the Jamf Pro server

The Jamf binary (located at /usr/local/bin/jamf) is the management agent that runs policies, collects inventory, and communicates with Jamf Pro.

What trigger causes a Jamf Pro policy to run at device startup?

Answer: Startup trigger

Configuring a policy with the Startup trigger makes it execute each time the Mac boots up, before a user logs in.

What is the purpose of the Limitations section in a Policy's Scope?

Answer: Restricting the policy to specific users, network segments, or time periods

Limitations let you narrow down who the policy runs for, such as only for a specific user, during certain hours, or on specific network segments.