SSH to a Mac
If you need to ssh to a Mac (from another Mac), make sure both systems are connected to Pulse Secure.
If the system you are ssh’ing TO is on the internal network, you should be able to ssh using their host name.
Tag: Mac
Make Me Admin for macOS
The “Make Me Admin” process for macOS Jamf enrolled machines permits users who have a documented business need for Administrative access to their macOS device for 15-minutes at a time.
Administrative Access, also known as Privileged Rights Accounts (-PR) allows users to install programs and to change system settings. Please note, certain settings are restricted by the DOI/USGS macOS STIG …
Upgrading to Big Sur
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JAMF Onboarding of Catalina
JAMF is an IT Management tool for Apple devices and has replaced Centrify for AD authentication, binding, and configuration of MacOS hardware in the USGS. As a part of the Centrify to JAMF migration, the baseline supported Operating System for MacOS will be moving from Mojave to Catalina. The JAMF service is managed by the Enterprise Services team. The BUTST …
New users not automatically getting added to Zones in Centrify
The AD script that Unix enables accounts to allow logins to Mac and Unix systems is not currently functioning. Accounts are also not being added to their appropriate child zone in Centrify, even if they are in the right groups.
First check that your user is a part of your zone in Centrify by running the following command: adquery user …
Office 365 for Mac
The USGS has required that all computers be updated to Microsoft Office 365 by June 30th, 2018. Connecting to a personal OneDrive volatiles DOI policy, therefore is prohibited on the DOI network.
External Resources:
- System Requirements – System requirements for Office
- OneDrive for Mac – FAQ – Microsoft support and information …
MacOS Sierra is now available for deployment
MacOS Sierra is the latest Operating System update Apple Inc. has released for Macintosh computers. This software update comes with a host of new features and some improved system maintenance tools. The BUTST folks have been testing applications to ensure compatibility and is approving the installation/upgrade of MacOS Sierra.
Please see the FAQ’s for important information concerning the installation/upgrade of MacOS Sierra …
Chrome
Google’s Chrome browser was the recommended web browser for use with Outlook Web Access in the Windows, iOS, Android, and Macintosh environment. Sites should move to the new Chromium based Microsoft Edge browser. This page outlines how to properly install and configure Chrome according to the DOI/BUTST Chrome STIG, for use within the DOI.
Starting with …
