Jamf Pro Objects

Jamf Pro objects are foundation for performing administrative tasks using Jamf Pro. Examples of Jamf Pro objects include policies, configuration profiles, and network segments.

For detailed information about a specific Jamf Pro object, including instructions for navigating to the Jamf Pro object, see the appropriate section in this guide. Common actions that can be taken on Jamf Pro objects are cloning, editing, deleting, and viewing history.

Note:

Available actions are dependent on the particular Jamf Pro object. (For example, a package cannot be cloned, so the Clone button is not displayed for the Packages object.) In addition, an action is be available if the required privileges have not been granted for that Jamf Pro object.

Cloning a Jamf Pro Object

  1. In Jamf Pro, navigate to the object you want to clone.
  2. Click Clone and make changes as needed.
  3. Click Save .

Editing a Jamf Pro Object

  1. In Jamf Pro, navigate to the object you want to edit.
  2. Click Edit .
  3. Make changes as needed.
  4. Click Save .

Deleting a Jamf Pro Object

  1. In Jamf Pro, navigate to the object you want to delete.
  2. Click Delete .
  3. Click Delete again to confirm.

Viewing the History of a Jamf Pro Object

Jamf Pro allows you to view the history of each Jamf Pro object. The information you can view includes:

  • The date/time the Jamf Pro object was created or edited

  • The username of the administrator who made the change

  • Notes associated with the changes

  • Details about a change

  1. In Jamf Pro, navigate to the object you want to view the history of.
  2. Click History .
  3. (Optional) Click Add Note to add a note to the history record.
  4. (Optional) Click Details to view details about a change.