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Learn to configure Jamf Setup Manager for zero-touch Mac deployment in this 29-minute live demonstration and discussion. Watch Armin Briegel, Senior Consulting Engineer at Jamf and creator of Setup Manager, walk through the complete setup process from package upload to first enrollment, hosted by Adam Boynton and Elmo Kuisma in this episode of The Why & The How. Discover why user onboarding matters for Mac environments and how Setup Manager modernizes deployment workflows by replacing shell-script-based approaches with configuration-profile-driven solutions. Explore the differences between zero-touch and single-touch deployment workflows, then follow along as the demonstration covers uploading and configuring Setup Manager in Jamf Pro, adding enrollment actions including Installomator integration, policies, and shell commands. Witness a real-world live demo featuring the complete process of wiping and enrolling a Mac with Setup Manager running over the Setup Assistant. Gain insights into getting started with the tool, leveraging the MacAdmins Slack community for support, and see a practical example of how an airline customized Setup Manager with airport-themed icons. Access comprehensive resources including the Setup Manager GitHub repository, quick start guide, Installomator integration, and Apple's SF Symbols for customization.
Syllabus
Introduction: why Mac onboarding matters
Existing Jamf onboarding tools before Setup Manager
Why Armin built Setup Manager origin story
Zero-touch vs. single-touch deployment workflows
Where to find Setup Manager and getting started
Uploading and configuring Setup Manager in Jamf Pro
Adding enrollment actions: Installomator, policies, shell commands
Live demo: wiping and enrolling a Mac
Getting started tips and the MacAdmins Slack community
Best real-world example and closing business case
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