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05/19/2026

Apple Certification Promotion
Buy a $149 USD certification exam voucher, get a practice exam voucher free.
The promotion runs through June 30.
Both vouchers are valid through October 31, 2026.

Vouchers purchased are only for use in the country you select. All promotional exam vouchers expire October 31, 2026. You must schedule and take your exam before October 31, 2026. All sales of exam vouchers are final, no exceptions.

05/06/2026

Jamf Icon Uploader

Jamf Icon Uploader is a utility that streamlines the bulk upload of icons to Jamf Pro, eliminating the tedious process of uploading them one at a time.

04/21/2026

Apple: Starting with the next major OS releases, Apple operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS) might refuse connections to servers with outdated or non-compliant TLS configurations due to additional network security requirements. This new article provides instructions on how to audit your environment to identify servers that don't meet these upcoming requirements.

Apple operating systems will require stricter network security for system processes. Check whether your server connections meet the new requirements.

03/20/2026

UPDATED: How to Configure Jamf Connect with Okta

The purpose of this guide is to provide a workflow for Mac administrators to deploy Jamf Connect using Okta as the Identity Provider (IdP). This guide will cover a myriad of topics such as installing, customizing, and deploying Jamf Connect with Okta.   Download the PDF

03/19/2026

https://docs.hcsonline.com/firstai

Establish Your First Mac AI Cluster
Integrate Al workflows where it makes the most sense Large Language Models (LLM) and AI are everywhere, and users are using chatbots and installing instances on their devices.

Integrate Al workflows where it makes the most sense Large Language Models (LLM) and AI are everywhere, and users are using chatbots and installing instances on their devices. HCS Technology Group will help you to create an organizational solution for using AI locally that will ensure data sovereign...

02/25/2026

Jamf Pro: Managed Lost Mode using an Infrastructure as Code approach

A missing device shouldn't mean missing data.

02/24/2026

Jamf Pro: AppleCare Warranty Sync connects directly to Apple Business Manager's API

Sync AppleCare warranty expiration dates from Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager to Jamf Pro

01/06/2026

Jamf Pro/Jamf Protect - Configure Custom USB Drive Restrictions with Notifications

Removable Media Control is a security feature in Jamf Protect that allows organizations to manage which external storage devices can be connected to their Mac computers. External storage devices include USB flash storage, external hard drives, SD cards, and other removable media. When Removable Medi...

12/18/2025

Apple: Rapid Security Response now means Background Security Improvements

A Background Security Improvement is a type of software release for applying security fixes to users more frequently by not requiring a full software update.

12/11/2025

Jamf Pro: Managed Service Configurations like sudo and Terminal Touch ID with Blueprints

Managing modern Apple fleets has evolved far beyond simply pushing profiles or enforcing a handful of payloads. As organizations grow, so does the need for a more adaptive, resilient, and secure management framework that can enforce policy at scale while remaining flexible enough to support real-wor...

11/07/2025

Jamf Pro - Update to Blueprints - Software Update
Enforce the latest OS update within a defined period after release