NanoMDM @ home

Documents referenced: https://github.com/micromdm/nanomdm/blob/main/docs/quickstart.md https://github.com/micromdm/micromdm/blob/main/docs/user-guide/quickstart.md#configure-an-apns-certificate Here is what I did to get NanoMDM up and running in my homelab! Certificate Hell! Download mdmctl from https://github.com/micromdm/micromdm/releases Move mdmctl binary into Path. I chose /usr/bin/local/ (Gatekeeper warning incoming) (on your local machine fyi, mdmctl not needed on the server.) Actual need to start here, NanoMDM’s quickstart needs updating. I will be making a PR soon™. Configure mdmctl with: mdmctl config set \ -name production \ -api-token MySecretAPIKey \ -server-url https://my-server-url So I did: ...

August 9, 2025 · me

Setting Up a Reverse Proxy For MDM (and other services)

Overview and Goal I want to set up a reverse proxy to serve my LAN for 3 main reasons: Get proper TLS/SSL certificates so I can go to my selfhosted services without any warning from my browser Use a proper domain so I feel like a real sysadmin and I can remember those better than IP addresses (yes, I know I can do local hostname and domain, see point 1) I need proper certificates for running open source MDMs @ home for a longer term than the 2 hour ngrok tunnels that are used in the nano quickstart. Environment Couple of things to note about my environment. ...

August 6, 2025 · me

PSU MacAdmins Conference 2025

My Experience at PSU MacAdmins Thank you MacAdmins Foundation Let me get a Thank You out first. I was an awardee of the 2025 Community and Conference Grant from the MacAdmins Foundation which is the only reason I was able to go to the Conference so THANK YOU for the opportunity. First Time? “No, not my first time” yes, my first time This was my first time going to this conference and really any conference. What a wonderful experience. The community was great, the talks were awesome, and there was so much to do and learn. ...

July 20, 2025 · me