The Microsoft Windows 11 phased rollout recently started in October 2021.

Windows 11 comes with a host of new features and a whole new look. Find out more about these on the Microsoft website.

ICTS will not be rolling out Windows 11 to campus for some time, as we will are currently testing the operating system to ensure that it is compatible with UCT’s existing ICT systems, services, and applications.

What does this mean for me?

If you use a UCT-owned computer, please do not install Windows 11 on it yet.

If you use your personally-owned computer for UCT work, UCT business systems, or connecting to the UCT network, please do not install Windows 11 either.

We are testing the compatibility of Windows 11 with our business systems, so we cannot yet guarantee that they will work correctly with the new operating system. Therefore, installing Windows 11 may affect your ability to work effectively.

Will Windows 10 be phased out?

Windows 10 will be supported by Microsoft until 2025, meaning that updates and security patches will still be rolled out as per usual for a few years. Remember to always install these updates to stay cyber-secure and protect the UCT network.

Test results

The following test matrix details the current status and results of the testing as regards the systems and software applicable at UCT.

Key to symbols used

Testing Key

Tested and approved

Tested and NOT approved

Not working/Not yet functional

Not tested/Testing in progress

Known issues

 

 

Windows 11 operating systems / Editions

Operating System

What was tested

Results & Comments

Responsible Department

  

Status

64-bit

Windows 11 Enterprise

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

  

Windows Store Apps

Accessibility

  

ICTS

  

 

Compatible Windows 10 Software

Application

What was tested

Results & Comments

Responsible Department

Status

Win 11

Microsoft Office / Applications

Microsoft Office 365

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Access

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Excel

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Outlook

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

PowerPoint

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Word

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Skype for Business 

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Microsoft Teams

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Network Applications

Open Enterprise Server (Novell client)

Installation, configuration

  

ICTS

iPrint

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Papercut Client and Mobile

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

iManager

Functionality

  

ICTS

NetStorage

Functionality

  

ICTS

ZENworks

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Bomgar 

Installation/ Functionality/ Authentication

  

ICTS

Antivirus

McAfee ePO Agent

Functionality

  

ICTS

McAfee ENS

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Other Applications

Adobe Flash Player

Functionality

  

ICTS

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

Installation, Functionality

  

ICTS

Free Download Manager

Installations, functionality

  

ICTS

Anywhere 365 Snapper

Installation, configuration and functionality

  

ICTS

Java

Functionality

  

ICTS

Media Player

Functionality

  

ICTS

Mozilla Firefox

Functionality

  

ICTS

VPN (AnyConnect & SBL)

Functionality

  

ICTS

RefWorks

Functionality

  

ICTS

RMS

Installation, Functionality

  

ICTS

SAP Client

Installation, connection, basic functionality

  

ICTS

Functionality

  

Finance

SAP Business Objects: Web Intelligence

Compatibility

 

ICTS/SD

SAP Business Objects: BI Launch Pad

Compatibility

 

ICTS/SD

SAP Business Objects: Dashboard Design

Compatibility

 

ICTS/SD

SPSS

Installation

  

ICTS

Statistica

Installation

  

ICTS

EndNote

Installation, Functionality

  

ICTS

NVivo

Installation, Functionality

  

ICTS

Syllabus Plus Enterprise

Installation, Functionality

  

ICTS

S+ Exam scheduler – ExamTimeTable database interface desktop app (“ExSPlus_PSoft_Iface”)

Installation, Functionality

  

ICTS/SD

Windows Remote Desktop

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS
BitKinex 3.2 Installation, functionality   ICTS

7Zip

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Wireless Networking (Eduroam)

Functionality

  

ICTS

Zoom Client

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

Perceptive Content

Installation, functionality

  

ICTS

 


Websites (MS Edge, Chrome, FireFox)

What was Tested

Results & Comments

Responsible Department

Status

Win 11

https://uct.service-now.com

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://www.icts.uct.ac.za

Functionality

  

ICTS

http://password.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://netstorage.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

https://mpsportal.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://lists.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

https://www.ezproxy.uct.ac.za

Functionality/Authentication

  

ICTS

https://vula.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication (note: Lecture recordings)

  


ICTS

http://media.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

    

http://blogs.uct.ac.za

Functionality

  


ICTS

http://www.uct.ac.za

Functionality

  

ICTS

Third Party Online Help

Functionality

  

ICTS

http://help.uct.ac.za/sapfsg/uctfs.htm

Functionality

  

ICTS

http://help.uct.ac.za/saphr/ucthrm.htm

Functionality

  

ICTS

http://help.uct.ac.za/gi/uctgi.htm

Functionality

  

ICTS

http://whitepages.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://www.webcms.uct.ac.za

Functionality/ Authentication

    

http://assets.uct.ac.za

Functionality/ Authentication

    

SharePoint

What was Tested

Results & Comments

Responsible Department

Status

Win 11

http://assets.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://governance.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://intranet.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://intranet.uct.ac.za/sites/EDICT

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://intranet.uct.ac.za/sites/eLearning

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://intranet.uct.ac.za/sites/mesh

Functionality/
Authentication

  

ICTS

http://intranet.uct.ac.za/sites/pharmacology

Functionality/
Authentication

    

SharePoint 2013

What was Tested

Results & Comments

Responsible Department

Status

https://researcherprofiles.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

https://researchportal.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://facilities.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

https://ictsprojects.uct.ac.za/

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://crm.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

http://ictsdownloads.uct.ac.za

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

 

 

Web Service

What was Tested

Results & Comments

Responsible Department

Status

Win 11 64-bit

Novell iManager

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

WebNow

Functionality

  

ICTS

VeraLab Web Interface

Functionality

  

ICTS

UCT WSUS

Functionality

  

ICTS

RMS 6.2

Functionality

 

ICTS

Syllabus Plus Enterprise

Functionality

  

ICTS/SD

Syllabus Plus Exam Scheduler

Functionality

  

ICTS/SD

Exam TimeTable website

Functionality

  

ICTS/SD

Academic TimeTable website

Functionality

  

ICTS/SD

Org Structure browser website

Functionality

  

ICTS/SD

Student Housing website

Functionality

  

ICTS/SD

Drupal UCT

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

Drupal NBT

Functionality / Authentication

  

ICTS

PeopleSoft Web Client

Functionality / Authentication

IE 11 works, but only in compatibility mode

ICTS/ SD

PeopleSoft Online Apps

Compatibility

IE 11 works, but only in compatibility mode

ICTS/ SD

PeopleSoft COMMGEN

Compatibility

IE 11 works, but only in compatibility mode

ICTS/ SD

Microsoft Outlook Web Access

Functionality/Authentication

  

ICTS

Third Party System

Functionality

  

ICTS

Video Conferencing (Zoom)

Functionality

  

CILT

ICTS Stock System

Functionality

  

ICTS

iPrint Web Interface

Functionality

  

ICTS

ZenWorks Web Interface

Functionality

  

ICTS

Rampage

Functionality

Works with IE11 but not with Edge

ICTS

Business Connect

Functionality

  

ICTS

UCT Mobile (web view)

Functionality

  

ICTS/SD

Handbooks CMS

Functionality

  

ICTS/SD

 

 

Management and Monitoring tools

What was Tested

Results & Comments

Responsible Department

Status

Win 10:
64-bit

Cisco Prime

Functionality

  

ICTS/TCS

Men&Mice (Client)

Functionality

  

ICTS/TCS

Anywhere 365 Admin & reporting

Functionality

  

ICTS/TCS

McAfee WebConsole

Functionality/Authentication

  

ICTS