Computer Management Capabilities
Jamf Pro can be used to enroll and manage Mac computers. The management capabilities available for computers vary depending on the macOS version.
This section includes information for OS versions that meet the minimum system requirements for managed computers in Jamf Pro. For information on these requirements, see Jamf Pro System Requirements in the Jamf Pro Release Notes.
Note: This section provides an overview of computer management capabilities by OS version and does not account for additional feature-specific requirements. For information on feature-specific requirements, see the documentation for that feature.
Management Capabilities for Computers
The following table provides an overview of the management capabilities available with Jamf Pro for computers by macOS version:
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10.15 |
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Enrollment |
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Via user-initiated enrollment |
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Via QuickAdd package created using Recon |
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Via the network scanner |
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Via remote enrollment using Recon |
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Via local enrollment using Recon |
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Via Automated Device Enrollment using a PreStage enrollment |
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Via imaging using Jamf Imaging |
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Inventory |
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Submit inventory to Jamf Pro |
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Extension attributes |
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Simple searches |
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Advanced searches |
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Computer reports |
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Mass actions |
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Computer Groups |
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Static groups |
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Smart groups |
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Self Service |
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Install Self Service |
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Display badges for available software updates on the Dock icon |
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Software Distribution |
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Managed distribution for computers |
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Managed distribution for users |
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Mac App Store apps |
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Install packages |
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Remote Control |
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Screen sharing |
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Configuration |
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macOS configuration profiles |
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Run scripts |
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Administer printers |
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Administer Dock items |
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Administer local accounts |
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Administer the management account |
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Bind to directory services |
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Deploy disk encryption configuration |
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Issue a new FileVault 2 recovery key |
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Administer open Firmware or EFI passwords1 |
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Perform an authenticated restart on FileVault 2-enabled computers |
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Remote Commands for Computers |
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Lock computer |
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Remove MDM profile |
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Renew MDM profile |
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Wipe computer |
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Send blank push |
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Download/Download and Install Updates2 |
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Unlock User2 |
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Remove User2 |
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Enable/Disable Bluetooth |
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Enable/Disable Remote Desktop |
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Allow/disallow Activation Lock2 |
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Usage Management |
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View Application Usage logs |
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View Computer Usage logs |
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Restrict software |
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Book Distribution |
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Managed distribution for users |
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Install ePub file |
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Install iBooks file |
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Install PDF |
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Notes:
1. Intel processors only
2. Requires supervision or enrollment via a PreStage enrollment