GSX Connection
The GSX Connection settings allow you to integrate Jamf Pro with Apple's Global Service Exchange (GSX) to look up and populate the following purchasing information for computers and mobile devices:
Purchase date
Warranty expiration date
GSX may not always return complete purchasing information. Only the information found in GSX is returned.
To integrate Jamf Pro with GSX, you must first create a GSX account and obtain a certificate from Apple. Then you can configure the GSX Connection settings in Jamf Pro, which involves entering GSX account information, retrieving an API token from Apple, and uploading the Apple certificate.
You can also use Jamf Pro to test the GSX connection and upload a renewed Apple certificate when needed.
Configuring the GSX Connection Settings
To configure the GSX Connection settings, you need:
-
A GSX account with the “Manager” role, access to Web Services, and access to coverage/warranty information
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An Apple certificate (.pem or .p12)
For instructions on creating a GSX account and obtaining an Apple certificate, see the Integrating with Apple’s Global Service Exchange (GSX) article.
After the GSX connection is in place, you can look up and populate purchasing information for a single computer or device by editing its inventory information, or for multiple computers or devices by using a mass action.
Testing the GSX Connection
- In Jamf Pro, click Settings
in the top-right corner of the page.
- In the Global Management section, click GSX Connection
.
- Click Test
.
- Click Test again.
A message displays, reporting the success or failure of the connection.
A successful connection will display information similar to the following:
[Accept: application/json, Content-Type: application/json, X-Apple-SoldTo: 0000000000, X-Apple-ShipTo: 0000000000] GET https://partner-connect.apple.com/gsx/api/authenticate/check HTTP/1.1
Response: OK
Renewing the Apple Certificate
You can use Jamf Pro to upload a renewed Apple certificate without removing the existing certificate so the connection with GSX is not lost. A notification is displayed 31 days prior to the expiration date of the Apple certificate.
- In Jamf Pro, click Settings
in the top-right corner of the page.
- In the Global Management section, click GSX Connection
.
- Click Edit
.
- Click Renew.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to upload a renewed Apple certificate.