LaunchPad Jamf Admin Podcast
Welcome to the ”LaunchPad Jamf Admin Podcast,” sponsored by Rocketman Tech! Join us for ~1-hour sessions exploring the latest news, updates, and trends in the Jamf and Apple ecosystem. Each episode features a keynote speaker, discussions on recent LaunchPad events, and interactive Q&A sessions. With a relaxed, conversational atmosphere, our podcast is perfect for staying current and connected. Stay updated, stay engaged, and navigate the Jamf and Apple world with us!
Episodes

Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
In this LaunchPad episode, Dan K. Snelson shares a real-world solution for surfacing Mac compliance info using swiftDialog + Jamf Pro.
His “Mac Health Check” tool acts as a visual, interactive dashboard for users with no configuration changes needed.
Learn how to:
• Display health and compliance info via Self Service
• Customize dialog UI with swiftDialog
• Log results for IT review
Perfect for orgs that want more visibility without disruption.
📍 Presented by Dan K. Snelson
🏫 Senior macOS & Mobile Systems Engineer
🛠️ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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🧠 Explore more resources and session highlights: LaunchPad Resources Blog
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For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website.

Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Join Adam Derrick, Solutions Engineer for Identity at Jamf, as he explores the future of macOS identity management with Apple’s innovative Platform SSO framework. Discover how it transforms user login experiences with features like Simplified Setup during Setup Assistant, Tap to Login, and Shared Authenticated Node.
Adam highlights how Platform SSO leverages the Apple ecosystem to enhance authentication, showcases real-world customer implementations, and previews Jamf’s roadmap for expanded Platform SSO capabilities coming in macOS Tahoe.
🧠 Explore more resources and session highlights: LaunchPad Resources Blog
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For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website.

Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
With Tahoe’s highly anticipated release, let’s discuss if the hype is real—and how Jamf has been adapting to Apple’s changes.
Featuring guest presenter Robert Hammen, Principal Mac Consultant at SAP, this October LaunchPad session dives into what’s new in macOS Tahoe and what Apple admins should prepare for as Apple evolves its platform.
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For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website: https://www.rocketman.tech

Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
This month Matt Jerome, Sr Engineer for Desktops at Fanatics talks about how Jamf Setup Manager enables a pre-login onboarding flow that’s well-suited for schools, universities, and any org that prefers a “light-touch” deployment where IT sets up the Mac before handoff. In this LaunchPad session, Matt covers:
What Jamf Setup Manager is and how it works
Pre-login onboarding flows, end-user experience, and handoff
Light-touch deployment scenarios and pitfalls to avoid
Operational notes from managing 1,400 Macs at Fanatics
Live Q&A
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For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website: https://www.rocketman.tech

Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Jamf’s biggest new features—Blueprints, Compliance, and the new AI Assistant—are now locked behind Jamf ID and Jamf Cloud. But what does this mean for Apple admins?
In this LaunchPad episode, Rocketman’s fearless leader and Jamf troublemaker-in-chief, Chris Schasse, breaks it all down. We’ll explore the good, the bad, and the strange behind Jamf’s new direction, covering:
Jamf Blueprints
Compliance updates
Jamf AI Assistant & AI Support
Why Jamf ID matters for your workflows
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For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website: https://www.rocketman.tech

Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Join us for this month’s LaunchPad meetup with Tony Young, Senior Operations Engineer - Mac at Akima. We’ll be paddling across the liquid glass lakes of Tahoe’s crisp beta season, powered by collective Apple Intelligence, as Tony highlights key takeaways from the latest WWDC that Jamf Admins won’t want to miss.
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For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website: https://www.rocketman.tech

Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
This month on LaunchPad, we're joined by Matt Woodruff, Lead Security Solutions Architect at Jamf, to answer all your questions about Jamf's new tool: Jamf Compliance Editor.
This powerful tool simplifies the process of achieving macOS security compliance for enterprise organizations—making it easy to select and customize security controls and upload configurations to Jamf Pro with a single click.
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For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit us at www.rocketman.tech

Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N. has been the standard at Rocketman Tech for macOS patching. In this presentation, Rocketman will be doing a Q&A with the Superman himself, Kevin White.
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For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website: https://www.rocketman.tech

Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Ever wondered what it takes to build a tool like MUT? Join us for this month’s LaunchPad Meetup, where Michael Levenick, Quality & Safety Engineer, AI @ Jamf, shares the journey of creating the MUT, the challenges faced, and why developing your own tools is easier than ever today.Discover Apple’s and Jamf’s developer resources, must-see tutorials, AI tools, and more—everything you need to start building your own game-changing solutions.
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For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website: https://www.rocketman.tech

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
The Rocketman Team officially launches and demos Rocketman Command Center (RCC)—a powerful toolset built for Jamf Admins, by Jamf Admins.
Managing Jamf shouldn’t be a time-consuming headache. RCC and RCC Pro are designed to simplify workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and make Jamf Pro management faster and easier. Whether you’re troubleshooting, deploying at scale, or optimizing your workflows, these tools will save your team hours and eliminate frustration.
🔹 RCC (Free) – A powerful automation and scripting toolkit for those who love to dive into the details.🔹 RCC Pro (Paid) – A sleek, user-friendly GUI with advanced capabilities and dedicated Rocketman support.
💡 Watch the full launch event to see RCC in action!
📌 Learn more about RCC: https://www.rocketman.tech/rocketman-command-center
👍 Like, subscribe, and let us know how RCC is helping your team in the comments!
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