In October 2012, Microsoft released the latest version of their operating system (OS), Windows 8.
ICTS conducted product suitability testing and the OS was considered unsuitable for release to the UCT campus environment.
Test results
| Operating System |
What was tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Windows 8 Enterprise |
Installation and functionality. |
Installation and basic functionality. |
ICTS |
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Windows Store Apps |
Accessibility |
Windows App store is accessible. ICTS cannot, however, test whether all applications install and connect successfully. |
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Compatible Windows 8 software |
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Applications and Services |
What was tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Win 8: 64-bit |
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Microsoft Office/Applications |
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Microsoft Office 2010 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Access 2010 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Excel 2010 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Outlook 2010 |
Installation |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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PowerPoint 2010 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Project 2010 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Visio 2010 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Word 2010 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Lync 2010 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Microsoft Office 2013 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Access 2013 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Excel 2013 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Outlook 2013 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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PowerPoint 2013 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Visio 2013 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Word 2013 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Lync 2013 |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Network Applications |
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Novell Client 2 SP3 |
Installation and configuration. |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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GroupWise Messenger |
Installation and functionality. |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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GroupWise 8 Client |
Installation and functionality. |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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iPrint |
Installation and functionality. |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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iManager |
Functionality |
Basic functionality |
ICTS |
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NetStorage |
Functionality |
Basic functionality |
ICTS |
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ZENworks |
Installation and functionality. |
Testing in progress |
ICTS |
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Antivirus |
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McAfee ePO Agent |
Functionality |
Basic functionality, installation and updating. |
ICTS |
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McAfee VirusScan 8.8 |
Installation and functionality. |
Basic functionality, installation and updating. |
ICTS |
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Other Applications |
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Acrobat 10 |
Installation and functionality. |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Adobe Flash Player |
Functionality |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Free Download Manager 3.9.2 |
Installation and functionality. |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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FrontRange IVR |
Installation, configuration and functionality. |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Genstat |
Installation and functionality. |
Testing in progress. |
ICTS |
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Java Player |
Functionality |
Version 7, update 11. |
ICTS |
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HEAT |
Installation and functionality. |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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HEAT FLS |
Functionality |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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HEAT Self-Service |
Functionality |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Media Player |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Mozilla FireFox 16.0.1 |
Functionality |
Installation and basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Marks Processing add-in (Excel) |
Installation and basic functionality. |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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VPN (AnyConnect & WebVPN) |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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RefWorks |
Functionality |
Testing in progress |
ICTS |
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RightFax Client 10 |
Installation and functionality. |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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SAP Client 7.30 |
Installation, connection and basic functionality. |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
Tested |
Systems Division (ICTS) |
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SPSS 21 |
Installation |
Not yet tested. |
ICTS |
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Statistica |
Installation |
Not yet tested. |
ICTS |
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Syllabus Plus Enterprise |
Installation and functionality. |
Not supported by Vendor. |
ICTS |
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Windows Remote Desktop |
Installation and functionality. |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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BitKinex 3.2 |
Installation and functionality. |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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7 Zip |
Installation and functionality. |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Wireless Networking (eduroam) |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Websites |
What was tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Win 8: 64-bit |
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Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Functionality/Authentication |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Functionality/Authentication |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Functionality/Authentication |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Functionality/Authentication |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
Basic functionality and authentication. |
ICTS |
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Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/ |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/ |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/ |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Web Service |
What was tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Win 8: 64-bit |
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GroupWise WebAccess |
Functionality/Authentication |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Novell iManager |
Functionality/Authentication |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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RightFax Web Client |
Functionality/Authentication |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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WebNow |
Functionality |
Upgrade pending. |
ICTS |
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ImageNow |
Functionality |
Upgrade pending |
ICTS |
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UCT WSUS |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Syllabus Plus |
Functionality |
Not supported by vendor. |
ICTS |
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RMS |
Functionality |
Awaiting vendor feedback. |
ICTS |
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EZProxy |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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PeopleSoft |
Functionality |
Not certified for Windows 8. Awaiting vendor feedback. |
ICTS |
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Microsoft Outlook WebAccess |
Functionality/Authentication |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Third Party System |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Video Conferencing (EVO, Access Grid, and Adobe Connect |
Functionality |
Not yet tested. |
ICTS (EVO, Access Grid) and CET (Adobe Connect) |
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ICTS Stock System |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Rampage |
Functionality |
Testing in progress. |
ICTS |
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White Pages |
Functionality |
Tested and approved |
ICTS |
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Business Connect |
Functionality |
Not functional |
ICTS |
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Management and Monitoring tools |
What was tested |
Results & Comments |
Responsible Department |
Status |
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Win 8: 64-bit |
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Service Management Dashboard |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Cisco LMS |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Wireless Controller System (WCS) |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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Men&Mice |
Functionality |
Basic functionality tested. |
ICTS |
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IPCM (Admin and Web Stats) |
Functionality |
Testing in progress |
ICTS |