LaunchPad Jamf Admin Podcast

Platform SSO on macOS: what it is, how it works, and what to watch

Platform SSO is changing how authentication works on macOS by integrating identity providers directly into the operating system.
Adam Derrick (Solutions Engineer, Jamf) breaks down what Platform SSO is, how it works, and why it matters for modern Apple device management.
What You'll Learn:
What Platform SSO is (and what it is not);
How it changes the authentication flow on macOS;
Practical admin considerations for testing and rollout.
 
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How BeyondTrust Privilege Management Can Help You Remove Admin Rights

Removing local admin rights is a critical security step—but it doesn’t have to hurt productivity.
In this session, we’ll walk through our real-world implementation of BeyondTrust and show how we balance security with flexibility.
 
Resources and links:https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb
Upcoming meetups:https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb
Also on YouTube:https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb

Automating Device Assignments in Apple Business/School Manager

In this episode, we’ll explore how to automate device assignments in Apple Business/School Manager using the new AXM API.
Join us as we discuss the benefits of reducing manual processes, streamlining workflows, and ensuring devices are ready for users upon arrival, all while leveraging existing organizational data to make smarter assignment decisions.
 
Resources and links:https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb
Upcoming meetups:https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb
Also on YouTube:https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb

How to Protect Credentials Deployed Through Scripts

Did you know that any scripts deployed to your user's Macs through Jamf Pro are deployed in plain text for the user to see?
In this LaunchPad, we're going to be discussing this vulnerability in depth, and going through a new method we've built to truly secure (not just obscure) these credentials.
Resources and links:https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb
Upcoming meetups:https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb
Also on YouTube:https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb

An Evening with Kevin White: S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N., P.S.E.U.D.O., and the Future of macOS Updates

This LaunchPad turned into an evening with Kevin White (creator of S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N.) - a wide-ranging Q&A on where super stands today, where declarative device management currently is in the pipeline, and the limits Apple and Jamf are putting on update workflows.
Kevin also gave a sneak peek at P.S.E.U.D.O., his new tool for enforcing Platform SSO registration and Touch ID enablement. Full P.S.E.U.D.O. demo coming to LaunchPad in August.
What You'll Learn:• Where super stands today and what’s blocking it from moving to declarative device management• How Apple's deprecated MDM update commands and Jamf's blueprints API limits are shaping macOS update workflows• An early look at pseudo for Platform SSO enrollment
Resources and links:https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb
Upcoming meetups:https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb
Also on YouTube:https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb

Mac Health Check: Practical compliance information for end users

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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Platform SSO: The Next Frontier

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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What's new with macOS Tahoe

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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Get Setup with Jamf Setup Manager

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

What's behind the new Jamf ID?

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