The Microsoft Windows 11 phased rollout 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 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.
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Windows 11 operating systems version 21H2 |
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Operating System |
What was tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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64-bit |
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Windows 11 Enterprise |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Microsoft Store Apps |
Accessibility |
ICTS |
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Application |
What was tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Win 11: 64 bit |
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Microsoft 365 / Applications |
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Microsoft Office 365 |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Access |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Excel |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Outlook |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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PowerPoint |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Word |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Skype for Business |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Microsoft Teams |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Network Applications |
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Open Enterprise Server (Novell client) SP7 (IR1) |
Installation, configuration |
ICTS |
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iPrint |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Papercut Client and Mobile |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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iManager |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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NetStorage |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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ZENworks |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Bomgar 21.3.4 |
Installation/ Functionality/ Authentication |
ICTS |
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Antivirus |
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Trellix/McAfee ePO Agent (5.7.8) |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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Trellix/McAfee ENS 10.7.0 |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Other Applications |
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Adobe Flash Player |
Functionality |
No longer support |
ICTS |
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Adobe Acrobat Pro DC |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Free Download Manager 6.13.4 |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Anywhere 365 Snapper 8.5.4 |
Installation, configuration and functionality |
ICTS |
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Java |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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Media Player |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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Mozilla Firefox |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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VPN (Cisco AnyConnect) 4.10 |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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RefWorks |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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RMS 6.2 |
Installation, Functionality |
ICTS |
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SAP Client 7.70 |
Installation, connection, basic functionality |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
Finance |
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SAP Business Objects: Web Intelligence |
Compatibility |
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ICTS/SD |
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SAP Business Objects: BI Launch Pad |
Compatibility |
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ICTS/SD |
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SAP Business Objects: Dashboard Design |
Compatibility |
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ICTS/SD |
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SPSS 28 |
Installation |
ICTS |
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Statistica 13 |
Installation |
ICTS |
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EndNote x20 |
Installation, Functionality |
ICTS |
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NVivo 12 |
Installation, Functionality |
ICTS |
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Syllabus Plus Enterprise |
Installation, Functionality |
ICTS |
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S+ Exam scheduler – ExamTimeTable database interface desktop app (“ExSPlus_PSoft_Iface”) |
Installation, Functionality |
ICTS/SD |
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Windows Remote Desktop |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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| BitKinex 3.2 | Installation, functionality | ICTS | ||
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7Zip |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Wireless Networking (eduroam) |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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Zoom client |
Installation, functionality |
ICTS |
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Websites (MS Edge, Chrome, FireFox) |
What was Tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Win 11 |
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Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
ICTS |
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Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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Functionality/Authentication |
ICTS |
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Functionality / Authentication (note: lecture recordings) |
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Functionality / Authentication |
CILT | |||
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Functionality |
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Functionality |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
ICTS |
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Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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SharePoint |
What was Tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Win 11 |
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Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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What was Tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Win 11 64-bit |
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Novell iManager |
Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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| Perceptive Content (WebNow) | Functionality | IE dependent | ICTS | |
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VeraLab Web Interface |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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UCT WSUS |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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RMS 6.2 |
Functionality |
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ICTS |
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Syllabus Plus Enterprise |
Functionality |
ICTS/SD |
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Syllabus Plus Exam Scheduler |
Functionality |
ICTS/SD |
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Exam TimeTable website |
Functionality |
ICTS/SD |
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Academic TimeTable website |
Functionality |
ICTS/SD |
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Org Structure browser website |
Functionality |
ICTS/SD |
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Student Housing website |
Functionality |
ICTS/SD |
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Drupal UCT |
Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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Drupal NBT |
Functionality / Authentication |
ICTS |
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PeopleSoft Web Client |
Functionality / Authentication |
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ICTS/ SD |
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PeopleSoft Online Apps |
Compatibility |
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ICTS/ SD |
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PeopleSoft COMMGEN |
Compatibility |
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ICTS/ SD |
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Microsoft Outlook on the web |
Functionality/Authentication |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
ICTS |
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Video Conferencing (Zoom) |
Functionality |
CILT / ICTS |
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ICTS Stock System |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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iPrint Web Interface |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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ZenWorks Web Interface |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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Rampage |
Functionality |
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ICTS |
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Business Connect |
Functionality |
ICTS |
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UCT Mobile (web view) |
Functionality |
ICTS/SD |
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Handbooks CMS |
Functionality |
ICTS/SD |
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What was Tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Win 10: |
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Cisco Prime |
Functionality |
ICTS/WPS |
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Men&Mice (Client) 10.0.3 |
Functionality |
ICTS/WPS |
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Anywhere 365 Admin & reporting |
Functionality |
ICTS/WPS |
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| Skype for Business Admin console | Functionality | IE dependent | ICTS/WPS | |
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Trellix/McAfee WebConsole |
Functionality/Authentication |
ICTS/ICS |