• Mac OS X,  Mac OS X Server,  Mac Security,  Mass Deployment

    Installing A Java JDK On Beta Versions Of OS X

    Open the installation DMG and expand the package so we can edit objects inside the package, done with pkgutil: pkgutil —expand “/Volumes/JDK 7 Update 67/JDK 7 Update 67.pkg” “/tmp/JDKTEMP.flat” Next, we’re going to edit that Distribution file, which is what’s checking the OS version, using vi: vi /tmp/JDKTEMP.flat/Dstribution Then we’re going to look for the OS version (currently 10.7) in the pm_install section: Edit OS version to 10.10 Then let’s save the file and then flatten the package, again using pkgutil: pkgutil —flatten “/tmp/JDKNEW.flat” “/tmp/JDK7.pkg” Finally fire up the package: open /tmp/JDK7.pkg And of course, finish running the installer. Good luck!

  • iPhone,  Mac OS X,  Mac OS X Server,  Mac Security,  Mass Deployment

    Managing iOS Devices with Apple Configurator

    My traditional interpretation of Apple’s vision on how iOS devices are used is that everyone has an AppleID. That AppleID enables them to access their apps from any iOS device they own or Mac that they own. That AppleID enables them to access mail, contacts, calendars and even files through iCloud. That AppleID also allows users to remotely wipe their device through Find iPhone and track their friends iOS devices (as in social networking via breadcrumb tracking) through Find Friends. All of this “Just Works” in a consumer sense. And it even allows for a little sharing of content across devices you own. However, larger organizations need more. They need…