Technically, because of Default Repo Detection, you don’t have to set any preferences on a Munki client. But you may still want to. Here are some Munki preferences to consider using at your school.
SoftwareRepoURL
Even with Default Repo Detection as an option, it may be a good idea to hard-code the repo URL if you would like to name a specific address that isn’t munki.YOURSCHOOL.edu.
PerformAuthRestarts
For FileVault-encrypted computers, this is a good preference to set to true, so users can enter a password and then walk away while the updates are installing without the computer being stuck at the FileVault unlock prompt. More details here.
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