May 29, 2012.
Distribution points are servers used to host files for distribution to computers and mobile devices. The following types of files can be distributed from a distribution point using the Casper Suite:
Packages
Scripts
In-house apps
In-house eBooks
The Casper Suite supports three types of distribution points:
File share distribution points
A cloud distribution point
JAMF Distribution Server (JDS) instances
The Casper Suite supports three types of distribution points:
File share distribution points
A cloud distribution point
JAMF Distribution Server (JDS) instances
- Jamf Pro installs the Self Service application in the Applications folder of a Mac. Content such as software, printers, maintenance tasks, links, and other documentation are provided within Self Service. A service account will be created on the Mac with administrative privileges to carry out tasks from the JSS.
- Jul 10, 2020.
You can use any combination of these types of distribution points.
By default, the first distribution point you add to the JAMF Software Server (JSS) is the master distribution point. The master distribution point is used by all other distribution points as the authoritative source for all files during replication. You can change the master distribution point at any time.
Casper Mac
When planning your distribution point infrastructure, it is important to understand the differences between each type of distribution point. The following table explains the key differences:
Casper Suite For Mac Os X
File Share Distribution Point | Cloud Distribution Point | JDS Instance | |
Description | Standard server that is configured to be a distribution point Autocad for mac 2018.2 crack. | Distribution point that uses one of the following content delivery networks (CDNs) to host files:
| Distribution point that is managed by the JSS, similar to a computer or mobile device |
Maximum Number per JSS | Unlimited | One | Unlimited |
Server/Platform Requirements | Any server with an Apple Filing Protocol | None | Mac or Linux |
Protocol | AFP, SMB, HTTP, or HTTPS | HTTPS | HTTPS |
Ports |
| 443 | 443 |
Authentication Options |
| None |
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Files that Can Be Hosted |
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Note: If you use the cloud distribution point, scripts are stored in the jamfsoftware database. |
Note: If you use one or more JDS instances, scripts are stored in the jamfsoftware database. |
Parent-Child Capabilities | No | No | Yes |
File Replication Method | Replication to file share distribution points must be initiated from Casper Admin. | Replication to a cloud distribution point must be initiated from Casper Admin. | Replication to root JDS instances must be initiated from Casper Admin. Replication to non-root JDS instances happens automatically and immediately. |
Selective Replication | Not available when replicating to file share distribution points. | Frostwire pro. Available when replicating to a cloud distribution point if the master distribution point is a JDS instance or file share distribution point. The files for replication must be specified in the JSS and the replication initiated from Casper Admin. | Not available when replicating to root JDS instances. Available when replicating to non-root JDS instances. The files for replication must be specified in the JSS. The replication from non-root parent to child instances is initiated on check in with the JSS. |
For related information, see the following sections in this guide:
Jamf Casper Suite
File Share Distribution Points
Find out how to manage file share distribution points in the JSS.Cloud Distribution Point
Find out how to manage the cloud distribution point.JAMF Distribution Server Instances
Find out how to install and manage JDS instances.