Using Encrypted Strings

This guide will provide step-by-step instructions for configuring the logCollection-encStrings.sh in Jamf Pro using Script Parameters along with Encrypted Strings via a Self Service Policy.

1. Download the Latest Version here
2. Add Script to Jamf Pro
   • Create New Script
   • Assign Name
   • Assign Category
   • Configure Script Parameter Labels

3. Generate Encrypted String
   • Open your Internet Browser and go here
   • Copy Lines 8-16
   • Launch Terminal
   • Paste copied lines from above and hit enter
   • Enter the following command: GenerateEncryptedString "yourPasswordHere"
   • Leave Terminal Open

4. Create a Policy
   • Assign Policy Name
   • Select Trigger & Frequency
   • Remove Restart Payload optional
   • Attach Script
   • Configure Script Parameters
     • Jamf Pro URL: https://instanceName.jamfcloud.com
     • Jamf Pro User: A Jamf Pro user with the necessary privileges
     • Jamf Pro Pass (Encrypted): The encrypted string generated for the above user in step #3
     • Log Files: Unix path to log files you want collected
       • Recommended: /private/var/log/install.log* /private/var/log/jamf.log /private/var/log/system.log*
       • Tips
         • Separate multiple log files with a space
         • Add an * to the end to capture rolled over logs
     • Salt: This is the salt you generated above in step #3
     • Passphrase: This is the passphrase you generated above in step #3
   • Configure Scope
   • Configure Self Service tab optional

Thats it!