While it is not possible for Netsweeper to document the deploymentprocess for every available MDM, we have documented the process with Jamf. For most MDM management tools, the process will be similar. In such cases, you can use this example in conjunction with your MDM documentation to deploy the WAgent MoibleConfig.
Prerequisistes for Deploying the WAgent MobileConfig with Jamf
The device should be already be enrolled in JAMF Pro
This example uses Profile driven device ennrollment.
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The following Jamf guides may be helpful:
Upload the Workstation Agent PKG to your Jamf instance.
Configure and Upload mobileconfig as Configuration Profiles.
Installation of Proxy CA certificate would be required as usual where decryption is required.
Configure and Upload the WAgent Configuration Profile
- Download and open the desired mobileconfig from Netsweeper Helpdesk (typically the latest release).
- Add the required configuration to NS_WAGENT_ARGS in the mobileconfig using Netsweeper WAgent Doc and Mass Deploying the Netsweeper Workstation Agent as a reference.
Sample Configuration
<!---<string>${NS_WAGENT_ARGS}</string>-->
<string>-S -w ukcloud8.netsweeper.com -t 300 -i -l -v -F -f -G shashank@onguardtest -g "5700087ee21b05b5898820a452a9915d" -L "1acec51eb97ed231da7c5ec2029f4cd3"</string>- Navigate to JAMF > Computers > Configuration Profiles and select Upload.
Choose the file and select Upload.
Once the file is uploaded, set the Name, Site and Category from the General Tab.
Next, choose the 'Scope' tab, set the target devices and select Save.
Uploading the WAgent Package to Jamf
Navigate to Jamf > Settings > Computer Management > Packages.
select the +New button.
Add a Display name (e.g., WAgent 4.50.54.54 Package) for the package and add it to any preferred Category.
Upload the package by selecting the browse for a file link in the 'Filename' field; or alternatively, you can drag and drop the file.
Once the upload is complete, select the Save button.
Creating a Jamf Policy to Use the Uploaded Package
Next we create a policy to use the uploaded package and define the scope for the package. Best practice is to always deploy a limited scope first, and then broaden it after testing!
- Navigate to JAMF > Computer > Policies and select the +New button.
Under 'General', enter a Display Name for the policy. Site and Category can also be selected and set from their respected drop downs.
The trigger specifies the event or action that causes the policy to execute. It defines when the policy starts based on a specific condition or user action. Set the Triggers to initiate the policy, the more the better, but it is not necessary to trigger at Recurring Check-In.
The execution frequency determines how often the policy runs after being triggered. It controls whether the policy runs multiple times, just once, or at defined intervals. Set the Execution Frequency as Ongoing from the drop down – the policy runs every time the trigger occurs, without limits.
Choose Packages from the middle column and select Configure to add the uploaded package to the policy.
From the list, select the Add button for the newly uploaded package.
Set the 'Distribution Point' field to Cloud Distribution Point. This will use the package you've uploaded to the cloud, rather than a local network share.
Navigate to the 'Scope' tab and set the Target Computers or Target Users as desired.
Choose the desired Targets and select the Save button in the bottom right-hand corner.
Once the package and the .mobileconfig are pushed to the device, the tray icon should show as below on the test machine, and you will be notified of user assignment (assuming -v option is passed in your config).