OS X Server stores most logs in files that are in the /Library/Logs/ProfileManager directory. Logs are split up between php, devicemgrd.log, scep_helper.log, servermgr_devicemgr.log, profilemanager.log and others. In my experience, if there’s a lot of errors at first, or if the service doesn’t work, just reformat and start over. But, once a server is in production, you don’t want to re-enroll devices after you do that. So, as with all good error prodding, start with the logs to troubleshoot. By default the logs can appear a bit anemic. You can enable more information by increasing the logging level. Here, we’ll shoot it up to 6, which can be done with the…
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Exploring Why Technology Initiatives Fail On Entrepreneur
It’s funny how you write an article exploring why technology initiatives fail and it ends up becoming another list article. But at least the spirit of the thing survived editorial. And a special thanks to the editors of this piece for making it more accessible! To read more on my perspectives around why various technology initiatives fail, see https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/280652.