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Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.0, the latest version of its operating system (OS) for Mac computers. macOS Big Sur brings a refined new design, powerful controls, and intuitive customisation options to the Mac.
Among other key features and enhancements, the new OS includes tweaks to the curves of the window corners, dock icons and colours of the user interface. The control centre (in the menu bar), widgets and notification centre are also look more sophisticated.
Technical requirements for macOS Big Sur 11.0
Big Sur can only be installed on certain Mac models, so you’ll need to check whether your machine meets these requirements. For more information, view the technical specifications. For more information on how to upgrade, visit the Apple website.
NOTE: macOS Big Sur 11.0 has been tested and is now supported by ICTS.
Test results
The following test matrix details the current status and results of the testing as regards the systems and software applicable at UCT.
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macOS Big Sur 11.0 |
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Operating System |
What was tested |
Results |
Status |
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macOS Big Sur 11.0 |
Installation, functionality |
Successful | |
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macOS Big Sur 11.0 |
Upgrade, functionality |
Successful | |
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Application and services |
Results & Comments |
Status |
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Office 365 |
Basic functionality | |
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Skype for Business 2016 |
Basic functionality | |
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Microsoft Teams |
Basic functionality | |
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Apple TV |
Basic functionality | |
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Mac Mail |
Basic functionality Recommended supported email client for Office 365 |
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AirDrop |
Basic functionality | |
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Continuity |
Basic functionality | |
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Adobe Reader DC |
Basic functionality | |
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Adobe DC Pro |
Basic functionality | |
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SAP 7.50 GUI revision 4 |
Basic functionality | |
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Mozilla Firefox 69.0 |
Basic functionality | |
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Safari 13.0 |
Basic functionality | |
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McAfee EndPoint Security 10.7.5 |
Basic functionality | |
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McAfee EPO Agent 5.6.6 |
Basic functionality | |
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Oracle Java Runtime Environment: |
Basic functionality | |
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Parallels Desktop 15 |
Basic functionality | |
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EndNote X9 |
Basic functionality | |
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Novell iPrint v06.08 |
Basic functionality - Not yet tested due to restricted access to campus. | |
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Papercut |
Basic functionality | |
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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 | |
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SPSS 27 |
Basic functionality | |
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Boot Camp |
Basic functionality | |
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UCT Apple update server |
Basic functionality | |
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Microsoft AutoUpdate |
Basic functionality | |
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Nvivo 12 |
Basic functionality |
Websitess (Testing done using Safari 13 and Chrome) |
What was Tested |
Status: Safari |
Status: Chrome |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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Basic functionality, authentication, file upload, file download and browsing network drives using Safari 14.0 |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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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 |