If the system extension cannot run or is not safelisted on managed computers, the Jamf Protect alternatively runs as a launch daemon. The launch daemon has the identifier of com.jamf.protect.daemon and launches a root daemon process named JamfProtect. You can execute any of the following commands to manage the launch daemon:
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sudo launchctl list com.jamf.protect.daemon - Validates if the launch daemon is running correctly
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sudo launchctl stop com.jamf.protect.daemon -
Stops the Jamf Protect launch daemon (and process)
Note:The Jamf Protect launch daemon will automatically restart after stopping.
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sudo launchctl start com.jamf.protect.daemon -
Starts the Jamf Protect launch daemon (and process)
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sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.jamf.protect.daemon.plist - Completely stops the Jamf Protect launch daemon
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sudo launchctl load /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.jamf.protect.daemon.plist -
Restarts the Jamf Protect launch daemon after a complete stop