JAMF100 Policies and Scripts 3

Question 1

Where in Jamf Pro can you view the policy execution logs for a specific computer?

Accepted Answer

In the computer's inventory record under the History tab

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Under Policies > Logs in the main navigation sidebar

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In the Jamf Pro server log files via SSH

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Only through the Jamf Pro API

Question 2

What does 'Flush Policy Logs' accomplish in Jamf Pro?

Accepted Answer

Removes execution history records so a policy can run again on devices that already completed it

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Deletes all policies from the Jamf Pro server

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Clears the Jamf Pro server application log files

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Resets script parameter values to their defaults

Question 3

How does Jamf Pro determine whether a script within a policy succeeded or failed?

Accepted Answer

A non-zero exit code from the script causes the policy to be marked as failed in the logs

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Jamf Pro ignores script exit codes entirely

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Only exit code 1 is recognized as an error by Jamf Pro

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Scripts must write a success flag to a specific file for Jamf Pro to detect

Question 4

What is Jamf Self Service?

Accepted Answer

An app that allows users to install approved software and run policies on demand

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A self-enrollment portal for new devices to join Jamf Pro

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A self-healing mechanism that repairs corrupted configuration profiles

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An automated backup tool for Jamf Pro data

Question 5

In Jamf Pro, how do you make a policy available for users to run on demand through the Self Service app?

Accepted Answer

Enable the Self Service payload in the policy and configure it to appear in Self Service

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Change the policy trigger to 'Self Service'

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Add the policy to the Jamf Pro App Catalog

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Set the policy scope to 'All Computers'

Question 6

What does the 'Once per user' execution frequency do in a Jamf Pro policy?

Accepted Answer

The policy runs one time for each unique user who logs in, across any managed computer in the fleet

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The policy runs once per user per device combination

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The policy only runs for the first user who logs in after enrollment

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The policy only runs for local user accounts, not network accounts

Question 7

What is the recommended best practice for testing a new script in Jamf Pro before deploying it broadly?

Accepted Answer

Scope the policy to a small test group, verify results in the policy logs, then expand scope gradually

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Test it using the Jamf Pro script editor's built-in simulator

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Run the script simultaneously on all devices to gather the widest test data

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Use a separate Jamf Pro staging server that mirrors production exactly