DeployStudio 1.5.17 Available
There is a new version of DeployStudio available on their website. It includes a few bug fixes and an increased number of streams when deploying disk images.
Year: 2013
More Java Security Updates
Oracle has released a security patch for Java 7 on OS X which can be found here and Apple has released updates for Java 6 which can be found via Software Updates.
PSU MacAdmins 2013 Session List Posted
The session listing for PSU MacAdmins 2013 has been posted. There are a ton of great sessions this year with something for everyone. There are sessions that are suited for beginners and others that even veteran Mac Admins will get a lot out of.
Migrating OS X 10.6 Wiki to OS X 10.8 without Directory Data
Justin Rummel has an article showing how to migrate a wiki from 10.6 to 10.8 if you are missing the directory data. This could be handy if you only had the wiki data backed up. Check it out over on his blog.
Useful Tool: XProtect Packager
If you have decided to disable the automatic update function of XProtect, then you will need a method for deploying the configuration files yourself. These configuration files tell XProtect what the minimum allowed version is for the given plugins.
Disabling iCloud as the Default Save Location
iCloud is a great tool for consumer use, but in most enterprises it is not desirable. OS X defaults to saving documents on iCloud if the application supports it. If company policy states you cannot save documents to the cloud, then this must be disabled.
A Field Guide to IRC
Author's Note: When I started to write this, I thought about calling it a Beginner's Guide to IRC, but that's not what this is. This is a Field Guide to IRC designed for those who remember IRC from the early 90s as well as those who've never set foot in a chat room.
MacIT 2013 Concludes
MacIT concluded with a half day on Saturday. Even though it was only a half day, there were plenty of sessions to attend. Some standout sessions included an overview of Deployment Methods by Anthony Reimer which dovetailed nicely into the following session by Mike Boylan and Nick McSpadden where they outlined specific Deployment examples.
Brigadier: a tool for automated Boot Camp driver download and installation
If you have ever had to deploy an OS X/Windows dual boot system, you know how much of a pain it can be to download the Windows drivers and get them installed. Thankfully, Tim Sutton has created a tool that can help with this task.
MacIT Day Two Round Up
Day Two was full of even more great sessions. The day started out with an overview of the changes in iOS 6. Following this was a general session covering Wireless in 2013 and later. Bill Wiecking went over the upcoming wireless technologies, what their technical specifications were and the challenges that would be associated with them.