Description
There are multiple ways to update Jamf Connect on managed devices. This article provides an overview on the follow options to deploy new Jamf Connect versions with Jamf Pro:
⚠️ Only use one method for updating Jamf Connect. Using multiple can cause Jamf Connect to not update.
1. Policy and Package in Jamf Pro
Download the Jamf Connect DMG with the desired Jamf Connect version from Jamf Account.
Mount the DMG to get the Jamf Connect package.
Create a policy in Jamf Pro to deploy the Jamf Connect package to desired computers.
Jamf recommends always deploy to a test computer or group first.
Note - a new package would need to be uploaded for each version of Jamf Connect to be deployed. Either a new policy would need to be created or the original policy would need to be updated and potentially flushed depending on how it is configured.
Resource: Deploying Jamf Connect using a Jamf Pro Policy
2. App Installers to Automate Jamf Connect Updates
Create a Smart group for the Jamf Connect Computers if one does not already exist.
Create the App Installer record for Jamf Connect in Jamf Pro under Computers > Mac Apps > Jamf App Catalog.
For more information on the requirements and enablement steps, see Distributing Software Titles with App Installers in the Jamf Pro Documentation.
3. Patch Management
Download the Jamf Connect DMG with the desired Jamf Connect version from Jamf Account.
Mount the DMG to get the Jamf Connect package.
Add Patch Management title for Jamf Connect (if not already added).
Note - a new package, definition, and patch policy must be created for every new version of Jamf Connect.
4. Jamf Apps > Jamf Connect Settings
In Jamf Pro, go to Settings > Jamf Connect.
Click Edit for the configuration profile scoped to computers.
Ensure Yes is enabled for Automatically Deploy And Update Jamf Connect.
Confirm the update type is set to Minor & Maintenance.
Click Next.
Click Confirm.