June 2023 Summaries

Fleet has expanded its device management capabilities to include support for Google's ChromeOS, aligning with its open-core, cross-platform ethos and enhancing its offerings for major operating systems like Mac, Windows, and Linux. The introduction of the Fleetd Chrome extension serves as a substitute for osquery on ChromeOS, providing specialized real-time device management, although scheduled queries are not yet available for this platform. The extension is recommended to be force-installed via enterprise policy to ensure full access to host data, allowing IT administrators to manage and analyze data comprehensively while maintaining robust security controls. This new capability caters to the growing demand for better management of Chromebooks, which are valued by businesses for their security, cost-effectiveness, and cloud-based nature, and can also be installed on older machines through ChromeOS Flex. Fleet remains committed to evolving its offerings based on user feedback and plans to enhance data accessibility from ChromeOS devices in future updates, reinforcing its dedication to meeting the dynamic needs of IT security and administration.

MacDevOps:YVR, held in downtown Vancouver on June 21-22, 2023, is a specialized conference for Mac Admins interested in integrating DevOps into their workflows, featuring a bee-themed motif. The event gathers around 100 professionals, including admins, security engineers, and developers, to share insights on topics like cloud-based Mac management, automation of deployments, and device security. Sponsored by Fleet Device Management, the conference includes pre-conference workshops and networking sessions, providing hands-on experiences with open-source tools and facilitating peer learning through the 'hallway track.' Attendees also have the chance to engage with prominent speakers from companies like Meta, Airbnb, and Disney. With limited tickets available, the event promises to be a vibrant learning and networking opportunity for the Mac Admin community.