Valuable features with Jamf include asset management and application/patch management. I can set policies to manage devices by many variables OR keep it simple by leveraging DEP to assign new devices the standard apps.
IT Support Consultant with 201-500 employees
Valuable features include asset management and application/patch management.
Pros and Cons
- "I can set policies to manage devices by many variables OR keep it simple by leveraging DEP to assign new devices the standard apps."
- "Jamf could improve versioning as in outright blocking OS upgrades OR improving maintaining every application’s update feature. As of now, only some apps, like Flash, have managed updates."
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
It’s a useful tool for a larger organization to manage its Apple Devices. Jamf has improved the function by putting support to unknown devices. My workplace had bought a lot of iPads outside of DEP without a good method to track them. What happened with Jamf is all of the unknown Apple Devices were put under one solution to help all of us better use these assets. The same thing happened with the computers, because now there was a method to manage them without sacrificing control.
What needs improvement?
Jamf could improve versioning as in outright blocking OS upgrades OR improving maintaining every application’s update feature. As of now, only some apps, like Flash, have managed updates. The rest will need some clever work to keep updated, or prevent updates. Not everyone is able to adapt a product like Jamf when a feature is missing or not suited to your environment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I’ve been using it since January, 2016. In that time, Jamf has made several changes along with Apple.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Jamf Pro as a cloud hosted service is pretty stable. The website does not always load smoothly, but I have had no downtime.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Jamf is very scalable. If anything, it may be too scalable for an entry level technician. The ability to deploy to everyone is easy if the admin was careful to restrict abilities.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, there was no solution. I had to do everything by hand.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was mind-boggling. However, I had not used DEP or VPP prior to this. Without having completed the CCT first, I was learning far too many things for the first time with very little time to process all of it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I’m left out of the pricing decisions. As a general rule, I think it pays for itself to let Jamf host the server. If you send your tech to the CCT, then you won't need as much guidance from Jamf.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
There was no evaluation. We just bought it and stuck to it.
What other advice do I have?
Absolutely get the CCT and choose a technician that has Apple experience. That way, the skills will complement each other.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Information Technology System Administrator at a non-profit with 51-200 employees
Great for pre-stage enrollments, is great for drop shipping without configurations, and is perfect for Mac
Pros and Cons
- "We like the pre-stage enrollments."
- "They need to alphabetize payloads."
What is our primary use case?
We only use Macs and iPhones/iPads. We don't use any PC stuff here.
How has it helped my organization?
Makes me able to confidently send out Macs to my user base!
What is most valuable?
We like the pre-stage enrollments. It allows me to drop ship a Mac or mobile device to a user and not worry about any configuration.
What needs improvement?
They need to alphabetize payloads. Also, they need to add service management/managed login payloads for configuration profiles.
Having a tool to do software updates easily on macOS and iOS would be appreciated.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for five or more years.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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TechOps Team Lead at Unbabel
Good for remote management with great remote wipe and lock functionality
Pros and Cons
- "The remote wipe and lock features are by far the best tools."
- "If I had to suggest an area of improvement would be the UI. It can be very all over the place and complex."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Jamf has allowed the company to have control and visibility over all the assets and it has helped us manage everything remotely and at a distance with a click.
What is most valuable?
The remote wipe and lock features are by far the best tools. They help protect our data whenever we offboard people from the company.
What needs improvement?
If I had to suggest an area of improvement would be the UI. It can be very all over the place and complex. This makes the learning curve for users far more complicated. Other than that, it is all good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used it since I joined the company - two years. It was being used before. I'm super happy with it!
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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