Computer Reports

Data displayed in smart and static groups or computer search results can be downloaded from Jamf Pro. You can also email reports for advanced computers searches.

The following file formats are available for downloading or email reporting:

  • Comma-separated values file (.csv)

  • Tab-separated Values (.tsv)

  • XML file

You can organize the data by basing the report on any of the following inventory items:

  • Computers

  • Applications

  • Fonts

  • Plug-ins

  • Packages installed by Jamf Pro

  • Packages installed by Installer.app/Software Update

  • Cached packages

  • Local user accounts

  • Mapped printers

  • Available software updates

  • Running services

  • Computer groups

  • Licensed software

  • Certificate name

The data is displayed in alphanumeric order by the selected inventory item.

Creating Reports for Smart and Static Groups or Simple Computer Searches

  1. In Jamf Pro, click Computers at the top of the sidebar.
  2. Do one of the following:
  3. At the bottom of the list, click Export.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to export the data. The report downloads immediately.

Creating Reports for Advanced Computer Searches

You can download unsaved and saved advanced computer search reports. Advanced computer search reports can also be emailed instantly or on a defined schedule.

Downloading an Advanced Computer Search Report

  1. In Jamf Pro, click Computers at the top of the sidebar.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • Select the saved advanced computer search for which you want to create a report.

    • Click New , and then use the Criteria and Display panes to configure your search.

  3. Click the Reports tab.
  4. Select a file format for the report.
  5. Select the inventory item on which to base the report results.
  6. Click Download Report. The report downloads immediately.

Emailing an Advanced Computer Search Report

Note:

To email reports from newly created advanced searches, you must select Save this search and complete the Display Name field in the Search Pane.

Requirements

To email a saved advanced computer search report, an SMTP server must be set up in Jamf Pro.

For more information, see SMTP Server Integration.

  1. In Jamf Pro, click Computers at the top of the sidebar.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • Select the advanced computer search for which you want to create a report.

    • Click New , and then use the Search, Criteria, and Display panes to configure your search.

  3. Click the Reports tab.
  4. Select a file format.
  5. Select the inventory item on which to base the report results.
  6. In the Email Reporting section, enter email addresses, a subject for the email, and the body text for the email.
  7. Click Send Email Report. The report is sent immediately.
  8. To set up another email report, click the button, and then repeat the process.

Scheduling Email Reports for Saved Advanced Computer Searches

You can email saved advanced computer search reports according to a defined schedule.

Requirements

To email a saved advanced computer search report, an SMTP server must be set up in Jamf Pro.

For more information, see SMTP Server Integration.

  1. In Jamf Pro, click Computers at the top of the sidebar.
  2. Select the advanced computer search for which you want to create a report.
  3. Click the Reports tab.
  4. Select a file format for the report.
  5. Select the inventory item on which to base the report results.
  6. In the Email Reporting section, enter email addresses, a subject for the email, and the body text for the email.
  7. Select Schedule automatic email reports.
  8. Set the frequency and interval schedule that you want to email the report.
  9. Click Save .

The reports will be emailed on the specified schedule.

To set up another email report, click the button, and then repeat the process.