Software and Configuration Deployment for Distributed IT Teams

Learn strategies for managing software and configuration deployment across distributed IT teams in this 48-minute conference talk from JNUC 2023. Discover how Iowa State University successfully balances organizational consistency with team autonomy across 50+ sites through effective documentation, procedures, and technical implementations. Explore practical approaches using opt-in global configuration profiles and opt-out global Self Service policies, while gaining insights into implementing automated solutions with AutoPkg, GitHub Actions, and Jamf Upload for streamlined software package and policy management. Perfect for IT administrators working in large institutions with multiple teams requiring unique end-user requirements while maintaining organizational standards.