JNUC2019 Lab Session M Advanced

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Hands On, Real-time Classic API Using ruby-jss

Lab Session Contents - 12 - Advanced ruby-jss

Slide 6: Advanced ruby-jss

We've only just scratched the surface of using ruby-jss
Here are some other things it can do, but are beyond this scope of this short lab

Scoping

Every object that uses scoping treats it the same way in ruby-jss
Inclusions, Limitations, and Exclusions can be edited as needed via a Scope object

Criteria

Complex criteria can be created for Smart Groups and Advanced Searchs

Packages & Scripts

These can be uploaded programmatically
- Packages, only to a FileShare distribution Point
- Scripts, via the API
On clients, they can be installed and executed without running a policy

Multiple Connections

We've been using the 'default' connection in ruby-jss, which is good for lots of things
If needed, you can create connections stored in variables, and work with them simultaneously

Server Clustering

If you have an on-prem installation with more than one Tomcat server, you can create one just for automation via the API
- This reduces load on the nodes your clients talk to

The Jamf Pro API

I'm working closely with Sam and his team as the Jamf Pro API continues to solidify
ruby-jss for JP-API is a deep rewrite, it should be more efficient and flexible
While the innards will be different, general usage will be similar to what we just did.

Contribute!

ruby-jss is open-source software, and it doesn't implement the entire Classic API
If you enjoy coding in ruby and would like to help expand ruby-jss, please do, I'm happy to help

Slide 7: Thank You!