Jamf Protect Deployment and Updates
You can complete a first deployment of the Jamf Protect PKG to computers using one of the following methods:
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If the Automatically deploy the Jamf Protect PKG with plans checkbox is selected, the PKG is automatically deployed to any computers with a Jamf Protect plan configuration profile. No additional steps are needed.
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If you manually downloaded and uploaded the PKG to Jamf Pro, you must use a policy.
When a new version of Jamf Protect is available, Jamf Pro will send users a notification in Jamf Pro and via email, if configured. Updates can be installed using one of the following methods:
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If the Enable AutoUpdate checkbox is selected in the Jamf Protect plan settings, updates are installed automatically.
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Manually by deploying the new Jamf Protect PKG using a policy.
Deploying the Jamf Protect Package Using a Policy
You can deploy the Jamf Protect PKG using a policy.
- In Jamf Pro, click Computers at the top of the sidebar.
- Click Policies in the sidebar.
- Click New .
- Use the General payload to configure basic settings for the policy, including the trigger and execution frequency.
- Select the Packages payload and click Configure.
- Click Add for the Jamf Protect PKG.
- Specify a distribution point for computers to download the package from.
- Choose Action pop-up menu. from the
- Use the Restart Options payload to configure settings for restarting computers.
- Click the Scope tab and configure the scope of the policy.
- Click Save .
The policy runs on computers in the scope the next time they check in with Jamf Pro and meet the criteria in the General payload.