{"id":112315,"date":"2025-10-07T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/?p=112315"},"modified":"2025-10-30T12:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T19:27:13","slug":"how-backblaze-computer-backup-and-jamf-pro-extension-attributes-enhance-the-customer-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/how-backblaze-computer-backup-and-jamf-pro-extension-attributes-enhance-the-customer-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"How Backblaze Computer Backup and Jamf Pro Extension Attributes Enhance the Customer Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At Backblaze, we\u2019ve always believed that data protection should be easy, reliable, and seamless. Our Computer Backup product<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where our integration with Jamf Pro<\/a> comes in. By developing extension attributes that surface key information about Backblaze Computer Backup directly into Jamf Pro, we\u2019ve made it simpler than ever for admins to monitor and manage backup health across their organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why extension attributes matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s built-in inventory. By plugging Backblaze-specific attributes into Jamf, organizations gain real-time insight into the backup status of every managed Mac\u2014without jumping between multiple dashboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This alignment reduces blind spots, helps meet compliance requirements, and, most importantly, gives peace of mind that critical company data is safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four key extension attributes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve developed four extension attributes that bring actionable backup insights into Jamf Pro:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Backup Selected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Backup Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Data size matters\u2014not 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Last Backup Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Knowing when a device last backed up is critical to risk management. This attribute ensures admins can spot machines that haven\u2019t backed up recently and take proactive steps before a potential data loss occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Safety Frozen Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Backblaze\u2019s Safety Freeze<\/a> 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\u2019s backup is frozen and can act accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enabling Backblaze-specific extension attributes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want step-by-step instructions? See the detailed guide on how to create and enable Jamf Pro extension attributes<\/a> in our technical documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits for IT teams and end users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By combining Backblaze\u2019s reliable backup with Jamf\u2019s centralized management, organizations gain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n