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Non-LAPS Workstation Administrator Privileges

This process is intended for one or two individuals who will (co-manage) a group of systems. It is restricted to situations where the co-manager will provide unique expertise that Information Technology does not have, such as familiarity with installing, configuring and updating specialized software. Each group of systems should be closely aligned in how they…Continue Reading Non-LAPS Workstation Administrator Privileges

I want to go back to being an admin on my Apple computer. Why can’t I go back to being an admin?

We offer a temporary admin request option that will allow users temporary ability to become admin on the computer. Due to security standard NIST 800-172, it is no longer possible to always allow full admin access. The use of JAMF has brought our Apple computer management and security more in line with the way we…Continue Reading I want to go back to being an admin on my Apple computer. Why can’t I go back to being an admin?

How do I get admin rights on my machine / why can’t I have admin rights on my machine?

How Do I Get Admin Rights? Administrator privilege on a computer is by logging in to the standard admin account, ccadmin. While the account is standard the password is different for every computer and is changed periodically. Administrator privilege is then granted by means of revealing the current ccadmin password for a specific computer. Requesting…Continue Reading How do I get admin rights on my machine / why can’t I have admin rights on my machine?