Apple has released macOS Sequoia, the latest version of its operating system (OS) for Mac computers.
macOS Sequoia introduces a range of new capabilities, including a dedicated password management app, enhanced video-conferencing tools, and significant updates to Safari. Visit the Apple website for a comprehensive overview of all the new and exciting updates in this macOS version.
If you use your Mac to access UCT systems and services or connect to the UCT network, you can now install Sequoia on UCT-owned or personally-owned Macs.
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Tested and approved |
Tested and NOT approved |
Not working/Not yet functional |
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The following test matrix details the results of the testing done on applicable systems and software at UCT.
Operating System |
What is being tested |
Results |
Status |
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macOS 15 Sequoia |
Installation, functionality |
Successful | |
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macOS 15 Sequoia |
Upgrade, functionality |
Successful |
Application and services |
Results & Comments |
Status |
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Microsoft Office 365 |
Basic functionality | |
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Microsoft Teams |
Basic functionality | |
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Mac Mail |
Basic functionality Recommended supported email client for Microsoft 365 Outlook |
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Adobe Reader DC |
Basic functionality | |
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Adobe DC Pro |
Basic functionality | |
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SAP GUI |
Basic functionality and installation | |
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Mozilla Firefox |
Basic functionality | |
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Safari |
Basic functionality | |
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Trellix EndPoint Security |
Basic functionality | |
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Trellix EPO Agent |
Basic functionality | |
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Parallels Desktop |
Basic functionality | |
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EndNote |
Basic functionality | |
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Papercut |
Basic functionality (use mobile printing) | |
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EZProxy |
Basic functionality | |
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PeopleSoft |
Basic functionality | |
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Third Party System |
Basic functionality | |
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VPN (Cisco VPN AnyConnect Client) |
Basic functionality | |
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Bomgar |
Basic functionality | |
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eduroam |
Basic functionality | |
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eduroam CAT |
Basic functionality | |
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CIFS and SMB (Access to the UCT file services cluster) |
Basic functionality | |
| SPSS |
Basic functionality |
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Microsoft AutoUpdate |
Basic functionality | |
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NVivo |
Basic functionality | |
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iPrint |
Basic functionality |
Websites (Testing done using Safari and Firefox) |
What is being tested |
Status: Safari |
Status: Firefox |
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Basic functionality, authentication, file upload, file download and browsing network drives using Firefox |
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Functionality/Authentication |
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Functionality / Authentication (note: Lecture recordings) |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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| https://successfactors.uct.ac.za/ | Functionality / Authentication | ||
| https://amathuba.uct.ac.za | Functionality / Authentication |
