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On 25th October 2021, Apple will release macOS 12 Monterey, the latest version of its operating system (OS) for Mac computers.
macOS Monterey comes with a host of new features, including AirPlay to Mac, Focus Mode, Live Text, SharePlay, Shortcuts, Split View Multitasking,
Visit the Apple Mac website for all the new and exciting updates this macOS version has to offer.
Technical requirements for macOS 12 Monterey
Monterey 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.
macOS Monterey has now been tested, and can be installed on your machine if it is compatible.
Test results
The following test matrix details the results of the testing as regards the systems and software applicable at UCT.
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macOS Catalina 10.15 |
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Operating System |
What was tested |
Results |
Status |
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macOS 12 Monterey |
Installation, functionality |
Successful | |
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macOS 12 Monterey |
Upgrade, functionality |
Successful | |
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Application and services |
Results & Comments |
Status |
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Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac |
Basic functionality Microsoft Outlook (Office 365) is the recommended supported email client for Office 365 |
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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 Outlook |
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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 7.7 |
Basic functionality | |
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Mozilla Firefox |
Basic functionality | |
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Safari |
Basic functionality | |
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McAfee EndPoint Security |
Basic functionality | |
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McAfee EPO Agent |
Basic functionality | |
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Oracle Java Runtime Environment: |
Basic functionality | |
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Parallels Desktop 17 |
Basic functionality | |
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EndNote X9 |
Basic functionality | |
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Novell iPrint v06.08 |
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 | |
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SPSS 25 |
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 Firefox) |
What was Tested |
Status: Safari |
Status: Firefox |
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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 13.0 |
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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 |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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Functionality / Authentication |
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Functionality / Authentication |