Hello Jamf Nation Developers! Today we’re going to explore how Application & Custom Settings provide benefits for both application vendors and Jamf administrators.
Why Application & Custom Settings Matter
Application & Custom Settings represents a significant advancement in macOS application management, offering benefits for both vendors and administrators.
For Administrators
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Streamlined Configuration: A user-friendly GUI for managing application settings directly within Jamf Pro
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Simplified Deployment: Automatically deploy standardized configurations across your entire fleet
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Reduced Complexity: No more managing external plists or complex preference files
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Centralized Management: Configure all supported applications from one consistent interface
For Vendors
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Enhanced User Experience: Provide a seamless configuration experience for your enterprise customers
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Reduced Support Overhead: Standardized deployment means fewer configuration-related support tickets
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Greater Enterprise Appeal: Make your app more attractive to enterprise customers with professional-grade management capabilities
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Future-Proof Integration: Align with Apple's modern management approaches similar to iOS App Config
How It Works
The technology allows vendors to provide a JSON schema that transforms complex application preferences into an intuitive GUI within Jamf Pro. Administrators can then easily configure these settings through configuration profiles, ensuring consistent deployment across their environment.
Pro Tip: This approach is particularly valuable for applications with complex configuration requirements or applications that require frequent changes to preference configurations.
Call to Action
We'd love to hear from the community:
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For Administrators: Which applications do you wish had official Application & Custom Settings support? Share your top applications below, and we'll help amplify these requests to vendors.
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For Vendors: If you're interested in implementing Application & Custom Settings support for your application, Jamf's developer resources provide comprehensive documentation to get you started. Your customers will thank you!
Together, we can help drive adoption of this powerful technology and make macOS application management even better for everyone in our community.
Note to vendors: If you're interested in getting your application listed in the Jamf Repository with Application & Custom Settings support, contact your Technology Partner Manager for guidance and resources.
