Software Distribution Flashcards

What is an 'Ongoing' execution frequency in a Jamf Pro policy?

Answer: The policy runs every time its trigger fires, with no limit on repetition

Setting a policy frequency to 'Ongoing' means it executes every single time the specified trigger occurs, with no per-device run limit.

What does the 'Uninstall' action in a Jamf Pro package policy do?

Answer: Removes the previously installed package from targeted devices

Configuring a policy's package action to 'Uninstall' removes the installed package and its files from managed devices when the policy runs.

What is the purpose of the 'Exclusions' section in a Jamf Pro policy scope?

Answer: Explicitly preventing specific devices, users, or groups from receiving the policy

Exclusions override the main scope by preventing the policy from deploying to specific devices, users, groups, or other criteria even if they are in the main scope.

What is the purpose of the Limitations section when scoping a Self Service item in Jamf Pro?

Answer: Restricting Self Service availability to specific users, network segments, or time windows

Limitations in Self Service scope let admins control when and where an item is available — for instance, only during business hours or only on the corporate Wi-Fi.

What Jamf Pro feature allows apps to be automatically updated on managed devices when a new version is available in the App Catalog?

Answer: Auto-update settings in the Jamf App Catalog deployment configuration

The Jamf App Catalog includes built-in auto-update support, automatically deploying new app versions to scoped devices when a new release is published.

What file is generated by Jamf Composer when packaging a drag-and-drop macOS application?

Answer: A PKG flat package or DMG disk image that can be uploaded to Jamf Pro

Jamf Composer exports applications as PKG or DMG files that can be uploaded to Jamf Pro as packages and deployed via policies.