Certero is a powerful IT asset management solution that integrates seamlessly with Jamf Pro to help organizations manage Mac devices efficiently. In this guide, we will walk through the process of configuring Certero on Jamf Pro, including setting up policies, profiles, and creating the Certero agent package.

To ensure a smooth deployment of Certero, we first need to create a policy in Jamf Pro with the required payloads.

Steps to Create the Certero Policy

1. Navigate to Jamf Pro and go to Computers > Policies
2. Click New and configure the policy with the following settings:
3. Distribution Point → Each computer’s default distribution point
4. Package Name → Install Certero
   
   
   • General → Display Name → Install Certero
   • Trigger → Enrollment Complete
   • Execution Frequency → Once Per Computer
   • Package →
   • Script → Install-Certero-Script
     

3. Scope the Policy

• • Assign the policy to a target group or specific computers
  • Click Save
    
    

2. Creating a Certero Configuration Profile

A configuration profile is necessary to manage Certero’s notifications and permissions on macOS devices.

1. Go to Computers > Configuration Profiles and click New
   
   
2. Configure the profile with the following settings:
   
   
• General → Name the profile

• Notification Settings →
• Bundle ID → com.apple.btmnotificationagent
• Critical Alerts → Disable
• Notifications → Disable
  

• Click Save and Deploy to apply the profile to targeted devices

3. Creating the Certero Agent Package

The Certero Agent Package is essential for deploying Certero on managed macOS devices. Follow these steps to create and deploy the package using Composer.PrerequisitesBefore you begin, ensure you have the following:

• Composer Tool (Jamf’s packaging tool)

• Apple macOS Device

• Certero Binary (provided by the Certero Team) 

Steps to Create the Certero Package

1. Extract the Certero Binary
   
   
   • Double-click the DMG file provided by the vendor
   • Copy all contents to a temporary location, e.g., /private/var/tmp/
2. Package the Files Using Composer
   
   
   • Open Composer
   • Drag and drop the extracted folder into Composer
   • Convert it to Source and package the entire folder
3. Set Up the Post-Install Script
   
   

   • In Composer, go to PostInstall and configure the following script:

   #!/bin/bash
## postinstall
chmod +x /private/var/tmp/<Installer_name.run>
./Installer_name.run <cloud_server_name> <Keys> <port>

4. Build the Package
   
   
   • Click Build as PKG to create the final installable package
5. Test the Package
   
   

   • Deploy it to a test device
   • Verify if the device is successfully reporting to the Certero Console
6. Uninstalling Certero
   
   
   • The Certero uninstaller script is included in the package provided by the vendor

Final Thoughts

Deploying Certero on Jamf Pro enhances IT asset visibility and ensures compliance with organizational policies. By following these steps—creating a policy, setting up a configuration profile, and packaging the agent—organizations can streamline Mac management with automated deployment and monitoring.

For any troubleshooting or additional customization, refer to Certero’s official documentation or reach out to their support team.