Apple released OS X 10.10 Yosemite in 2015. ICTS conducted product suitability testing to ensure that the OS did not conflict with existing software already in use on campus.
New features
OS X 10.10 Yosemite introduced a fresh, but familiar interface with a range of built in applications that you use on a daily basis. A range of new technologies, such as continuity, was also introduced which allows for better functionality between Mac and iOS devices. You can view all new features on the Apple website.
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Tested and approved
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Not working/Not yet functional
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Not tested/Testing in progress
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Known issues
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Test results
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Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite
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Applications and Services
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Results & Comments
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Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac
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Basic functionality
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Microsoft Lync 2011
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Basic functionality
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AirDrop
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Basic functionality
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Continuity
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Basic functionality
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Adobe Reader 11.0.0.4
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Basic functionality
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SAP 7.30 GUI revision 9
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Basic functionality
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Outlook Web App
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Basic functionality
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Mozilla Firefox 33
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Basic functionality
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Safari 8.0
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Basic functionality
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McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 9.7.0
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Basic functionality
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McAfee EPO Agent
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Basic functionality
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NetStorage
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Basic functionality, authentication, file upload, file download and browsing network drives using Safari 8.0
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Oracle Java Runtime Environment: Version 8 update 25
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Basic functionality using Safari 8.0 web browser. For more information refer to the vendor's article.
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Flash Player 15.0
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Basic functionality
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Parallels Desktop 10
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Basic functionality
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Parallels Desktop 9
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Basic functionality
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EndNote X7
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Basic functionality. For further information refer to the vendor's article.
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Novell iPrint V5.76
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Basic functionality
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UCT Proxy
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Basic functionality
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EZProxy
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Basic functionality
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PeopleSoft
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Basic functionality
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Third Party System
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Basic functionality
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VPN (Cisco VPN AnyConnect Client)
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Basic functionality
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eduroam Wireless
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Basic functionality
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CIFS and SMB (Access to UCT network drives)
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Basic functionality
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SPSS
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Basic functionality
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Boot Camp 5.1.2
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Basic functionality
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UCT Apple update server
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Basic functionality
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Microsoft AutoUpdate
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Basic functionality
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CloudWare
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Basic functionality
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Remote Desktop
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Basic functionality
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Nvivo 10
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Basic functionality
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ServiceNow
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Basic functionality
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