Jamf Connect Deployment Planning
You should thoroughly plan which Jamf Connect features you want to use in your environment before you create configuration profiles and deploy the Jamf Connect PKG. Depending on your user goals, you may need to prepare additional files for deployment alongside the Jamf Connect PKG.
Consider the following common user goals, corresponding Jamf Connect features, and their file requirements:
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User Goal |
Jamf Connect Features |
File Requirements |
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Display a splash screen during Automated Device Enrollment that displays information about the computer's enrollment process to users. |
Notify screen |
Notify script |
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Require users to agree to an acceptable use policy before accessing the computer. |
Acceptable Use Policy screen |
An acceptable use policy document or Apple policy banner |
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Display custom the Jamf Connect login window and menu bar app for your organization. |
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Image files |
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Provide additional help for users with network connection issues when they click the Help button at the login window. |
Login window local help file |
Help file |
Planning your Jamf Connect Deployment Needs
Before you continue with the Jamf Connect deployment process, ensure you complete the following planning steps:
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Determine which relevant workflows and settings you want to configure with Jamf Connect in your environment.
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Identify or create all files needed to support your deployment of Jamf Connect, such as the following:
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Custom login window images
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Custom menu bar app images
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Acceptable use policy file
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User help file
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Notify screen script
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Menu bar app scripts
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After you have planned your Jamf Connect deployment, continue to the Jamf Connect Package Preparation section of this guide for instructions on packaging the files.
Related Information
For related information about relevant workflows and settings in Jamf Connect, see the following sections of the Jamf Connect Administrator's Guide:
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Notify Screen
Learn how to create and configure the Notify screen for Jamf Connect. -
Acceptable Use Policy
Learn more about configuring an Acceptable Use Policy screen using Jamf Connect. -
Custom Branding
Learn about customizations you can make to Jamf Connect to suit your organization.