Binding Computers to a Directory Service Using a Configuration Profile

Jamf Pro Documentation 11.16.0
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Utilities & Services
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11.16.0
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vrm_version
11.16.0

You can bind computers to a directory service using a configuration profile.

  1. In Jamf Pro, click Computers in the sidebar.
  2. Click Configuration Profiles in the sidebar.
  3. Click New.
  4. Use the General payload to configure basic settings, including the level at which to apply the profile and the distribution method.

    Only payloads and settings that apply to the selected level are displayed for the profile.

    To distribute the profile during enrollment using a computer PreStage enrollment, ensure you create a computer-level configuration profile.

  5. Select the Directory payload and click Configure.
  6. Select either "Active Directory" or "Open Directory/LDAP" from the Directory Type pop-up menu.
  7. Configure the directory binding using the tabs and options provided.

    The tabs and options provided match the ones in the third-party directory service software.

  8. Click the Scope tab and configure the scope of the configuration profile.
  9. Click Save .

The configuration profile is deployed to computers in the scope.