At Backblaze, we’ve always believed that data protection should be easy, reliable, and seamless. Our Computer Backup product has long provided individuals and organizations with unlimited, automatic, and affordable cloud backup. But for IT admins managing fleets of devices, visibility and control are just as critical as the backup itself.
That’s where our integration with Jamf Pro comes in. By developing extension attributes that surface key information about Backblaze Computer Backup directly into Jamf Pro, we’ve made it simpler than ever for admins to monitor and manage backup health across their organization.
Why extension attributes matter
Jamf Pro is the industry standard for managing Apple devices, giving IT teams centralized oversight and policy enforcement across Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Extension attributes allow admins to collect custom data points beyond Jamf’s built-in inventory. By plugging Backblaze-specific attributes into Jamf, organizations gain real-time insight into the backup status of every managed Mac—without jumping between multiple dashboards.
This alignment reduces blind spots, helps meet compliance requirements, and, most importantly, gives peace of mind that critical company data is safe.
The four key extension attributes
We’ve developed four extension attributes that bring actionable backup insights into Jamf Pro:
1. Backup selected
This attribute shows whether Backblaze Computer Backup is enabled on a device. IT admins can quickly confirm if backups are actively running, ensuring no endpoint is left unprotected.
2. Backup size
Data size matters—not just for storage costs, but for understanding the scope of protection. This attribute reports the total size of the data being backed up, helping teams gauge usage and anticipate trends.
3. Last backup date
Knowing when a device last backed up is critical to risk management. This attribute ensures admins can spot machines that haven’t backed up recently and take proactive steps before a potential data loss occurs.
4. Safety frozen status
Backblaze’s Safety Freeze feature protects users from data loss by preventing accidental or malicious changes to a backup. By surfacing this status in Jamf, admins gain visibility into whether a device’s backup is frozen and can act accordingly.
Benefits for IT teams and end users
By combining Backblaze’s reliable backup with Jamf’s centralized management, organizations gain:
- Proactive risk management: Spotting gaps in backup coverage before they become crises.
- Streamlined compliance: Meeting audit requirements with centralized backup data reporting.
- Operational efficiency: Saving IT teams from switching between tools and reducing the need for manual checks.
- Automatic, seamless backups: Employees know their data is being protected without interruptions or extra effort.
Looking ahead
The development of these Jamf Pro extension attributes is part of our broader mission to empower IT teams with tools that reduce friction and strengthen resilience. As remote and hybrid work environments continue to expand, seamless integrations like these will only become more valuable.
At Backblaze, we’re proud to provide more than just a backup service—we’re delivering visibility, control, and confidence.
Want to try it yourself? Get started today and see how these Jamf Pro extension attributes can make managing backups as simple as possible.
