Software Distribution Flashcards

What file formats are commonly used to deploy software packages via Jamf Pro on macOS?

Answer: PKG (flat package) and DMG (disk image)

Jamf Pro deploys macOS software primarily using PKG files (Apple's flat package format) and DMG disk images containing app bundles.

What is a Policy trigger in Jamf Pro?

Answer: An event that causes a policy to execute, such as login, startup, or check-in

Policy triggers define when a policy fires — built-in triggers include check-in, startup, login, logout, and enrollment, or a custom event string.

What is a Jamf Distribution Server (JDS) used for?

Answer: Caching and distributing packages closer to devices to reduce bandwidth on the main Jamf Pro server

A Jamf Distribution Server is a file share point that caches packages near device clusters, reducing WAN bandwidth during software deployments.

How do you deploy a Mac App Store app to managed devices via Jamf Pro?

Answer: Using Apps and Books (VPP) licenses purchased through Apple Business Manager

Mac App Store apps are deployed in Jamf Pro by purchasing Apps and Books licenses through ABM and then assigning them to devices or users via Jamf Pro.

What does 'flushing' a policy in Jamf Pro accomplish?

Answer: Clearing the policy's run history so it can execute again on devices that already ran it

Flushing policy logs clears the record that a device already ran the policy, allowing it to trigger and run again on that device.

What is the Jamf App Catalog?

Answer: A curated collection of popular apps with pre-built deployment configurations in Jamf Pro

The Jamf App Catalog provides IT admins with pre-configured, auto-updating deployment setups for popular third-party apps, simplifying ongoing patch management.