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Apple has released macOS Catalina 10.15, the latest version of their operating system (OS). ICTS has successfully completed product suitability testing to ensure that this OS does not conflict with existing software already in use on campus. You can now install macOS Catalina 10.15 on your machines.
Exciting new features
A range of new applications – Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts – replaces iTunes. The iTunes store, however, is still available via Apple Music. Additionally, your iPad apps can now be added to your Mac too.
One of the most talked-about updates of this version is the ability to extend your Mac’s display to your iPad so you can work on two screens simultaneously.
View all the latest features on the Apple website.
Technical requirements for macOS Catalina 10.15
Catalina can only be installed on certain Mac models. It is therefore imperative that you check whether your machine meets these requirements.
Navigate to the Apple website to view the technical specifications and for more information on how to upgrade.
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 Catalina 10.15 |
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Results |
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macOS Catalina 10.15 |
Installation, functionality |
Successful | |
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macOS Catalina 10.15 |
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 |
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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 10.6.1 |
Basic functionality | |
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McAfee EPO Agent 5.6.1 |
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 | |
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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 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 |