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Got to start somewhere, networked Macs aren't as awful as they first seem I do think this 'local home directory' default could save people a lot of bother if it was set differently (though I do somewhat understand why it's set that way).

Are they network (Active Directory) home folders? Would seem easier just to redirect them there If not though, depending on which version of Profile Manager you have. Load it up, go to device or a user group ->Settings -> Edit, scroll all all the way down to Custom -> and upload the plist file. You can edit it from there. I had a look out of curiosity, no idea what you'd change. So perhaps that wasn't so helpful

Something I can look to slowly replace. I'd like to keep it simple and have one SSID for guests (or people who just want to connect their device to the internet) and one for local users You've given me an idea though, I checked the spare (trial) Meraki AP I have here and it does exactly what I want, built into the Access Point. Shame I don't have more

Thanks for the replies, all our switches are unmanaged so I'm guessing this setup is out. I knew it seemed too simple I will have to think of something else

Tried the uninstaller? Might be more thorough http://downloads01.smarttech.com/media/sitecore/en/support/product/esi/esi2014mac/guideinstallesi2014mac09sep14.pdf

Hi, Sure this is a common scenario but could do with some help as I'm getting lost. I have setup two SSIDs (staff and guest) and given them separate VLAN ID's I'm now trying to figure out how I assign different IP addresses to the seconds vlan (keep guests away from where they shouldn't be. I setup a new scope in the DHCP but clearly there's more to it. Equipment. Cisco WAP 321s (setup as cluster) Win Server 2008 R2 - DHCP/DNS Win Server 2008 R2 - Forefront TMG firewall and router

You don't need to sign into each mac to do that from ARD. Select all the machines, click on Install and push out the update/package ** Link removed as a violation Adobe's terms **Adobe Flash Player Distribution | Adobe[/url] in case other people are looking for it

Awesome, glad you got it working and imagine that will help someone else in the future.

Yep, you're not geting folder redirection. I don't use workgroup manager so can't help you if there's a setting in there for force local home directory I don't know it. When you open up directory utility and -> directory editor do you see the home folder populated with the SMB Home and Home Directory settings?

In that case it should default to their network home folder then. In Finder when you get info (cmd +i) on Documents or Desktop etc. Does it show the network folder/server like the user below [ATTACH=CONFIG]26265[/ATTACH]

Simple Finder. For shame You need to uncheck "Force local home directory on startup disk" in Directory Utility.

Are you using Profile Manager or Workgroup Manager? The home drive you just need to copy the sharename2 lines (remove and add command) and replace it with whatever you have set for the home folder in the AD. Mine for example would be "smb://deshawn/users$/" - Actually for some reason that doesn't work - hmm Actually that's not quite right - give me a moment. Slightly offtopic, forgot about this till today and had a bit more of a play. The script for laptop users now checks if they're connected to the right wireless SSID before it runs (or doesn't).

I wonder if a simpler solution would be just to get the machines to auto login to the guest account?

Is the Device Enrolment Programme US only?

Yes, they are different. Configurator is a stand alone app to configure iOS devices https://help.apple.com/configurator/mac/1.5/# which you download from the App Store app. Profile manger is to manage iOS devices and also Mac machines (local and over the internet). It is part of the server app https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/os-x-server/id714547929?mt=12 Been brief there, what are you trying to achieve and what versions of iOS and/or Mac OS are you using?

For the early years: Jolly Phonics Purple Mash For purple mash and other websites I use Fluid apps The rest are just games really, like going to the shops and visiting places, don't think that's what you're ask for but say if it is. Also Scratch for the older (under 11) kids. Probably some others I'm forgetting

Oops, didn't read the whole thing, my bad. Good to see people solving the dark of AD integration.

I can't get this to work, is it just AD groups and "server name' that needs changing?

All my user shares are "\\fileserver\users$\" and works fine, don't think anything special is going on with permissions.

Like that script seawolf, I've never really used scripts before, quite fun having a play with them. Still find it ridiculous that profile manger doesn't support applescript. @Hulbert99 You don't need the name and password the second time but I think you will need to remove and add them each time so; try [color="#0000FF"]do shell script[/color] "rm ~/Desktop/sharename" end try try [color="#0000FF"]do shell script[/color] "rm ~/Desktop/sharename2" end try set [color="#008000"]MyName[/color] to [color="#0000FF"]do shell script[/color] "whoami" tell [color="#0000FF"]application[/color] "Finder" [color="#0000FF"]mount volume[/color] "smb://server/sharename/" & MyName & ";" & MyName & ":password" [color="#0000FF"]do shell script[/color] "ln -s /Volumes/" & "sharename" & " ~/Desktop" [color="#0000FF"]mount volume[/color] "smb://server/sharename2/" [color="#0000FF"]do shell script[/color] "ln -s /Volumes/" & "sharename2" & " ~/Desktop" end tell

Just heading out the door but I use this to mount a shared drive, sure it could be adapted to add an alias to the desktop or just have Finder show "Connected servers". I'll have a play later set MyName to do shell script "whoami" tell application "Finder" mount volume "smb://server/sharename/" & MyName & ";" & MyName & ":password" do shell script "ln -s /Volumes/" & "sharename" & " ~/Desktop" end tell Edit- There you go, just edited and that works

Is there a way in Windows to do custom folder redirection? I feel like you could make a admin template for group policy but it's not something I've ever tried. A possible option would be to use local folders on the Mac 1. Directory Utility app in /System/Library/CoreServices 2. Unlock and double click on Active Directory 3. User experience tab and tick "Force local home directory on startup disk" The disadvantage here is of course that files aren't saved to the network. So they'd have to use the same machine each time

No problem, sure it will lead to more questions but ask away. Never used the ones you mention so couldn't say. I have installed office (and currently install updates) via Apple (United Kingdom) - Remote Desktop 3 and you should be able to do CS6 the same way as well. Creative Suite Enterprise Deployment | Adobe Developer Connection

You can do it via the profile manager (see below) That's on Mountain Lion, you have more control in Mavericks OS X Mavericks: Using advanced Active Directory options in a configuration profile

Not sure it's possible but for one of our printers (Samsung) it comes with an installer thats an app. Is there anyway I can turn it into a package so I can push it out with Remote Desktop? The other printers all come with packages and the thought of going to install it manually doesn't fill me with glee. Or is there another way I can do it? Edit- Actually that was surprisingly easy. Perhaps a little too easy... I used the "Packagemaker".app from the Apple Dev Center. Dropped the driver installer.app (there were a few specific apps with the driver download) to the contents. Hit "Build" and there you go