JNUC2019 Lab Session B intro

Hands On, Real-time Classic API Using ruby-jss

Lab Session Contents - 1 - Intro

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Slides 1 & 2: Introductions

• If needed, please get ruby-jss installed during rest of intro

xcode-select --install
sudo gem install ruby-jss --bindir /usr/local/bin

• The link to this page is shown

• Sam introduces himself, and Dev. Relations

• Sam talks a little about ruby-jss, introduces Chris

• Chris introduces himself, gives short history of ruby-jss

  • Notice, as we go, that you will never see or type any XML or JSON

Slide 3: Lab Objectives

• Use ruby-jss and irb as a live 'shell' to a JSS, performing realtime tasks
• Learn a little about Ruby and irb
• Write an executable script automating a task
• Overview of Documentation & Online resources

Slide 4: Agenda

• Getting connected
  • Launching irb, requiring ruby-jss, connection to the API
• Realtime tasks
  • A series of realtime activities with a live JSS
• Scripted task
  • Update static computer and device groups from members of smart user group
• Advanced ruby-jss
  • Quick mention of more advanced usage
• Documentation & Resources
  • Where are they, how to read them
• Q & A

-- While we can't spend tons of time talking about the Ruby language, I will point out some useful stuff for ruby-newbies

-- Lets just jump right in and do realtime things with a live JSS.

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