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How to stop first run messages in Google Chrome
Hi All, this is gonna be another one of those “I had to do something for a client and so I thought I’d share” blogs. You have been warned! As part of a typical school install, we would need to deploy all applications with the following criteria: Auto-updates disabled Updates will be managed by whichever system […]
Imagr 101: Use Cases and Advanced Options
Hi All, and welcome back to the final (for now) part on configuring Imagr. This time, I’ve taken a brief look at some specific use cases and some more advanced options to consider. Use Case: Casper Enrolment Workflow I am aware of some Casper Mac Administrators that utilise DeployStudio to image and enrol their […]
Imagr 101: Workflows and Content
Hi All, and welcome back to our series on configuring Imagr. Last time, we ran through the setup of the NetBoot image to use with Imagr. This ‘part 4’ looks to cover populating the Imagr repo with content and building a workflow. ‘Part 5’ will look at some possible use cases for Imagr with the […]
Imagr 101: Netboot Image
Hi All, and welcome back to our series on configuring Imagr. Last time, we ran through the setup of the Web service to use as the Imagr Repo. This part 3 looks to cover the creation of the client NetBoot set. Part 4 will cover populating the Imagr repo with content and building a workflow. […]
Imagr 101: Web Service
Hi All, and welcome back to our series on configuring Imagr. Last time, we introduced you to Imagr and ran through the setup of the NetBoot / NetInstall service. This ‘part 2’ looks to cover the configuration of the OS X web service to host the Imagr data. ‘Part 3’ will cover the creation of […]
Imagr 101: Introduction and NetBoot Service
Hi All. Back in September this year I started up another short series on getting started with DeployStudio (aka a 101 style workshop). After a bit of self-promotion on Facebook, I received a valid comment from Graham Gilbert. Now for those that are not aware, Graham has recently been working on and has developed a […]
DeployStudio 101 – Part 3 – NetBoot – NetInstall
Hi All, and welcome back to our series on configuring DeployStudio. Over the last two blogs, we went over installing and configuring a DeployStudio Server with a repository. This ‘part 3’ should cover the configuration of the NetInstall service and building of the DeployStudio NetBoot set. This should leave you with a fully functioning DeployStudio […]
Configuring DeployStudio 101: Part 2
Hi All, and welcome back to our series on configuring DeployStudio. Last time, we went over where you can find out information on DeployStudio and running the install on our Mac Server. This ‘part 2’ looks to cover the configuration of the DeployStudio Repository and server. ‘Part 3’ should cover the configuration of the Netboot […]
DeployStudio 101 – Part 1 – Information and Installation
Hi All. Over the last little while I’ve noticed a number of questions regarding DeployStudio, varying from uncertainty over the Netboot and Repo locations, right to ‘How do I DeployStudio?’ I’ve also heard a few complaints regarding the documentation for DeployStudio being of date or hard to follow. In an effort to help those Mac […]
Connecting to a file server from Mac OS X – Part 2
Building on my previous blog post, this article will describe some of the methods you can use to provide network drive shortcuts for your users. Specifically, we will include: Favorites in the Connect to server box Manually and programatically adding to the Finder sidebar Shortcuts on the desktop Manually and programatically adding to the Dock Although […]