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Missed JNUC? Join the notorious Talking Moose (William Smith) for a lively recap of JNUC 2026, highlighting the event’s most notable updates. In this episode, he breaks down key moments and insights from the conference.   Resources and links: https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb Upcoming meetup: https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb Also on YouTube: https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb

Declarative Device Management is changing how we manage Apple devices, and DDM Explorer is the fastest way to get up to speed. Mark Buffington, a leading contributor to the project, will walk through how the app helps you explore Apple's DDM framework, build your own declarations, and deploy them via Jamf Pro.   Resources and links: https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb Upcoming meetup: https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb Also on YouTube: https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb

pseudo (open source) is designed to help admins enforce Platform SSO registration and/or Touch ID enablement during macOS onboarding - without chasing users down. In this LaunchPad episode, Kevin White (Macjutsu) explains how pseudo works, the PPPC requirements, and what to watch for when deploying it at scale. Guest: Kevin White - Instigator, Macjutsu   What You'll Learn: How pseudo enforces Platform SSO registration during onboarding Touch ID enablement enforcement options and trade-offs PPPC profile requirements (System Events/UI + Accessibility) and deployment gotchas Resources and links: ⁠https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb⁠ Upcoming meetup: ⁠https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb⁠ Also on YouTube: ⁠https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb⁠

In this episode, we review the WWDC 2026 updates that matter for Jamf admins, with a practical focus on Apple platform changes and how they impact device management workflows. Presented by Robert Hammen - Principal Mac Consultant, SAP Resources and links: https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb Upcoming meetup: https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb Also on YouTube: https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb

macOS onboarding has evolved far beyond basic setup screens. Matt Jerome (Senior Engineer, Fanatics) walked through a few of the major players in the macOS onboarding space and how they help IT teams deliver a smooth, secure, and user-friendly first-day experience. Resources and links: https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb Upcoming meetup: https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb Also on YouTube: https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb

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.   Resources and links: https://rocketman.tech/lr-pb Upcoming meetups: https://rocketman.tech/lp-pb Also on YouTube: https://rocketman.tech/ly-pb

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

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

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

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

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   ---------------------------------------------------   🧠 Explore more resources and session highlights: ⁠LaunchPad Resources Blog⁠   ---------------------------------------------------   For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website.

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   ---------------------------------------------------   For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website.

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.   ---------------------------------------------------   For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website: https://www.rocketman.tech

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 --------------------------------------------------- For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website: https://www.rocketman.tech

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   ---------------------------------------------------   For more information about Rocketman Tech, or to schedule a meeting with one of our Jamf Experts, visit our website: https://www.rocketman.tech