How to Create a Configuration Profile

Configuration profiles define non-sensitive, tool-specific parameters for RCC tools, enabling streamlined deployments. This guide demonstrates how to create a profile using Temporary Admin as an example.

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Create the Configuration Profile

1. Open any XML-compatible text editor (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text).

2. Use the following example configuration profile as a base:

   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
   <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
   <plist version="1.0">
     <dict>
       <key>action</key>
       <string>promote</string>
       <key>timeMin</key>
       <integer>5</integer>
       <key>removeGroup</key>
       <string>Temporary Admin Privileges</string>
     </dict>
   </plist>

3. Replace placeholder values to suit your deployment:

   • action: Defines the operation, such as promote to grant admin rights or demote to revoke them (string).
   • timeMin: Specifies the duration of admin rights in minutes (integer). For example, 5 grants admin rights for 5 minutes.
   • removeGroup: Defines the group from which the user will be removed after admin access is granted (string).
   • Refer to the Plist Structure section below for guidance on supported data types.

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Quick Overview of Plist Structure

Plist files store data in a structured format as key-value pairs. Each <key> specifies a setting, and the value defines its data type:

• Strings: <string> for text values.

  <key>ExampleString</key>
  <string>Example Value</string>

• Integers: <integer> for numerical data.

  <key>ExampleInteger</key>
  <integer>42</integer>

• Booleans: <true/> or <false/> for binary settings.

  <key>ExampleBoolean</key>
  <true/>

• Dictionaries: Group multiple key-value pairs:

  <key>ExampleDict</key>
  <dict>
    <key>NestedKey</key>
    <string>NestedValue</string>
  </dict>

• Arrays: Contain ordered lists of values:

  <key>ExampleArray</key>
  <array>
    <string>Value1</string>
    <string>Value2</string>
  </array>

Use this structure to define and organize tool-specific parameters effectively.