it_user700149 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Support Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Consultant
Gives us the ability to manage Apple devices remotely.
Pros and Cons
  • "There is support for Apple updates from day one. Jamf works closely with Apple, so they are ready to support new updates whenever Apple pushes them."
  • "I think it would be best if Jamf had support tiers."

What is most valuable?

Gives us the ability to manage Apple devices remotely. We have users spaced throughout the country.

There is support for Apple updates from day one. Jamf works closely with Apple, so they are ready to support new updates whenever Apple pushes them.

It is also easy to add Macs and other Apple devices.

How has it helped my organization?

We now make less on-site visits. Jamf has self-service, where you can upload packages and scripts that anybody using a company owned Apple device can use. Users are less dependent on IT.

What needs improvement?

The technical support needs improving. Not everyone is a master of Jamf and knows the ins and outs of the software. It would be great to have people who have more than a basic understanding of the software.

I think it would be best if Jamf had support tiers.

It has gotten to a point where I only contact Jamf Support when things are "on fire" and the issue is causing business to stop. With support you never know who you're going to get, or their experience with software. With tiers you could get an understanding of who has the ability to help with more difficult issues.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution for four years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We did not encounter any issues with stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We did not encounter any issues with scalability.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate the technical support at 7/10. They have chat, as well as email support, and it is quick. Not everyone is a master of Jamf, however. You sometimes get tech team members who are still new to the product.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did not use a previous solution.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate any alternative solutions.

What other advice do I have?

Make sure you choose to run it on a platform that others have experience with. They give you options including a Mac server, a Windows server, and even Linux. However, not everyone is going to know Linux, which can cause problems down the road.

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IT Support Technician at a university with 51-200 employees
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Great remote management, DEP enrollment, and zero-touch deployment
Pros and Cons
  • "Some of the most valuable features for us include remote management, DEP enrollment, and zero-touch deployment."
  • "The reporting with PowerBI could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for managing our iPad Program.

How has it helped my organization?

Jamf Pro has provided a major advancement in managing and deploying iPads across our organization. This has also involved the inclusion of DEP Enrollment with Apple Configurator 2.

What is most valuable?

Some of the most valuable features for us include remote management of all devices, DEP enrollment support allowing devices to be auto added to Apple School Manager and Jamf Pro, and zero-touch deployment allowing us to handout devices to staff and then they can set them up.

What needs improvement?

The reporting with PowerBI could be improved.

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Works at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Quick setup and deployment of devices improves efficiency and boosts our ROI
Pros and Cons
  • "The full API lets us write custom scripts and apps to enhance even further the end-user experience."
  • "A more modern UI in the next release will make the product absolutely perfect."

What is our primary use case?

We deploy and manage over twenty thousand Apple devices in our enterprise, all across the state on NC and the UNC system. We use Jamf to set up and deploy Macs, iPads, and AppleTVs out of the box and directly to the users. Then we use Jamf to manage the devices throughout the entire lifecycle.

How has it helped my organization?

We could not do the scale and the consistency of support without Jamf. We would have to hire a team of employees and still not have the level of end-user support we can deliver with Jamf. We can automate the entire setup process, fix problems in a moment's notice and from anywhere in the world.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are Zero-touch onboarding, Self Service, and ongoing policies make out of the box setup a breeze.

The full API lets us write custom scripts and apps to enhance even further the end-user experience.

The lifecycle management allows us to better see ROI for our entire Apple fleet.

What needs improvement?

A more modern UI in the next release will make the product absolutely perfect.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for more than ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The Cloud version has been very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It has scaled to more than twenty thousand devices with no signs of stopping.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support for this solution is the best.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used an old open-source solution but we outgrew its capabilities.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of this solution was straightforward. Jamf offered a jumpstart that got us up in running in no time.

What about the implementation team?

The Jamf engineer came on-site and was great.

What was our ROI?

The ROI is greatly in our favor.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The total ROI is worth every penny.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing this solution we evaluated Radmind, FileWave, KBOX, and SCCM.

What other advice do I have?

The zero-day support for new OS releases is critical and Jamf always stays right on the tech edge. As Apple adds new features, Jamf is in step along the way to deliver those features.

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reviewer1140624 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Zero-touch deployment and self-service save lots of time
Pros and Cons
  • "As an administrator, I really love the integration with Apple Business Manager."
  • "I would like to have the ability to push scripts using MDM commands."

What is our primary use case?

I use Jamf Pro to manage every Apple device in our organization including Mac computers, iPads, iPhones, and Apple TVs. It's connected with Apple Business Manager.

In our environment, there are also PCs and Android devices but these are managed by other dedicated software for the corresponding ecosystem. 

How has it helped my organization?

Zero-touch deployment is very helpful to us. We deliver new or refreshed Macs or iOS devices directly to new employees.

Also, we provide BYOD for iOS, so it is possible to check mail using private devices. We don't have to push all of the software, as the company store (self-service) allows for the downloading of all necessary applications.

What is most valuable?

As an administrator, I really love the integration with Apple Business Manager.

Zero-touch deployment saves tons of time.

Self-service makes enrollment much quicker, as we don't have to push all of the applications. The user can decide when to perform an installation, chosen at the most suitable time.

The most important thing for me is to have zero-day support, which is something that I expect from Jamf. Other MDM vendors do not handle support as well.

What needs improvement?

I think that the zero-touch enrolment could be improved.

I would like to have the ability to push scripts using MDM commands.

For how long have I used the solution?

Four years.

How was the initial setup?

Deployment of this solution is super easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Licensing is based on the number of devices.

JumpStart looks a little bit pricey; however, it is worth every penny. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I evaluated the Apple Profile Manager, but it wasn't enough and had lots of bugs.

What other advice do I have?

If you want to do more than just using the Apple Management Framework, this is a solution for you.

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Scott BordoniHead of Operatons and Data Protection at a retailer with 51-200 employees
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100%, the zero day support is key, and we've had terrible experiences with other MDM vendors in the past... with some not adding support for 12+ months.

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Sr. Systems Engineer at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
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Simplifies deployment and configuration of Mac devices, saving us time and effort
Pros and Cons
  • "Self Service empowers the user and allows them to install the software they need when they need it."
  • "Patch Management needs work to be efficient."

What is our primary use case?

I use this product to manage Mac devices in the enterprise, from profile configurations to security compliance and core applications.

How has it helped my organization?

At my current employer, we moved from Workspace ONE to Jamf, which has simplified the management of Macs. Jamf truly simplifies applying configurations, applications, and keeping your device compliant. With Jamf Pro in the cloud, we are capable of managing our devices, located all over the world, with ease.

What is most valuable?

Self Service empowers the user and allows them to install the software they need when they need it. Not to mention being able to utilize some of the tools we have included to solve their own issues.

Zero-touch deployment is also great. Being able to ship the Mac to the user and have them be able to easily power it up and it auto-configure is great.

What needs improvement?

Patch Management needs work to be efficient.

Cost is also a factor, given Jamf has a full feature set; however, it's pricey.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using and administering Jamf since 2010.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

This is a pricey solution.

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IT Manager at a media company with 51-200 employees
Real User
An easy to use yet powerful tool

What is our primary use case?

We use Jamf Pro in a production environment to manage around 200 Apple devices.

How has it helped my organization?

Jamf Pro allowed us to effectively manage the employees' devices, reduce support, improve security, but most of all keep a small IT/support team even when our company grew rapidly, and we doubled the number of managed devices.

What is most valuable?

  • Remote management
  • Enrollment
  • Packages installation. 

These features are valuable because they were the most time consuming before we used an MDM.

What needs improvement?

Jamf Pro does everything it is supposed to well. The user interface received a huge overhaul with version 10, and there are still some parts that could be improved, but it is still an easy to use yet powerful tool.

For how long have I used the solution?

Three to five years.
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Senior Desktop Engineer - Apple products at Madison College
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Imaging and management of our devices are invaluable as we used to have a more manual solution

What is our primary use case?

We use Jamf Pro to manage our fleet of Macs and iPads. With Jamf, we can now do so much more. Reporting to our management team is critical. We can gather information quickly, and this allows us to make smart decisions.

How has it helped my organization?

We used to need more resources to manage our devices. With Jamf Pro, we can now do more with less. It's the ideal situation.

What is most valuable?

Imaging and management of our devices are invaluable as we used to have a more manual solution. Rather than depending on others, we can keep things simple which allows us to work smarter.

What needs improvement?

Patch management is an area that still needs focus and attention. We find a problem with this because as others have reported, other solutions can do more with patch management. But as with any solution, there are other ways around it, and we have our existing solution to work around any shortcomings there might be.

For how long have I used the solution?

More than five years.
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Mac Helpdesk/System Administrator at Measures for Justice
Real User
Integration with other applications as well as automation is fantastic

What is our primary use case?

  • Managing Mac enterprise fleet
  • Maintaining installed software and security compliance within our organization.

How has it helped my organization?

Easier administration and customization for the organizational fleet. Jamf makes it far easier to report on fleet status as well as the ability to manage half my fleet being remote employees.

What is most valuable?

  • Jamf API and reporting
  • Jamf integration for other applications as well as automation is fantastic. Highly recommended.

What needs improvement?

Patch management: Software patching has fallen by the wayside for newer versions of Jamf as most users are implementing open source alternatives for keeping installed software patched.

For how long have I used the solution?

Three to five years.
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