ModelSim 12.0 by Mentor Graphics, a verification and simulation tool for multiple programming languages, has been replaced with QuestaSim by Intel and Siemens. S&T Information Technology can no longer obtain licensing for ModelSim 12.0 and has made QuestaSim available in AppsAnywhere as a replacement. The application listing for ModelSim 12.0 will be removed at the…Continue Reading Where Did ModelSim Go?
New Teams migration, What’s new?
Microsoft Teams has been the primary tool used for chat communication at S&T for a while now. To keep Teams up-to-date and effective, big changes need to happen periodically. With this new update, there are multiple functionalities that have been relocated within the app as well as important behind the scenes upgrades. Here are some…Continue Reading New Teams migration, What’s new?
MacOS Sonoma Upgrade & JAMF Issue
Due to certain functionality with JAMF, MacOS upgrade to Sonoma is not recommended. As of October 2, 2023 the issue causes a black screen and users are not allowed to login to their computer. JAMF is currently working on a way to remedy this issue. We have deferred the Sonoma upgrade currently. Once the issue…Continue Reading MacOS Sonoma Upgrade & JAMF Issue
What is S&T’s response to CVE-2023-5129/CVE-2023-4863 (WebP)?
The S&T IT Department is aware of a concerning cybersecurity threat that can easily target and exploit a significant number of software and web browsers used on campus. The threat has been identified and given a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID, CVE-2023-5129 (now updated to be CVE-2023-4863) which marks it as a critical issue…Continue Reading What is S&T’s response to CVE-2023-5129/CVE-2023-4863 (WebP)?
How do I access my Apple computer on Jamf with no internet access?
The SSO login is only there if the computer restarts, or the user logs out. If you find yourself without internet access, there will be a Local Login option underneath the window that would normally display the SSO login. Use your SSO username without the @umsystem.edu and your normal password to login. From there you…Continue Reading How do I access my Apple computer on Jamf with no internet access?
Can’t I just use Migration Assistant to transfer all my stuff over from my old Mac?
The Migration Assistant cannot be used to transfer data from an old computer if the new computer is on Jamf. It is recommended to use OneDrive to backup data and it can be easily accessed from the new computer. We can make a backup of the old computer and install it on the new computer…Continue Reading Can’t I just use Migration Assistant to transfer all my stuff over from my old Mac?
How do I install apps/software on Apple computers?
Most programs can be used through AppsAnywhere by going to appsanywhere.mst.edu. If something is not available through AppsAnywhere then a ticket should be created to request the software. You may use an Apple ID and the App Store to download applications from there. If you install any software that is not approved through proper channels,…Continue Reading How do I install apps/software on Apple computers?
How do I create backups on an Apple computer?
The use of Time Machine can currently no longer be used as a backup tool. It will brick the computer when trying to restore from the backup. It is recommended to use OneDrive to backup files. All campus accounts get 5TB of storage in OneDrive….Continue Reading How do I create backups on an Apple computer?
I want to go back to being an admin on my Apple computer. Why can’t I go back to being an admin?
We offer a temporary admin request option that will allow users temporary ability to become admin on the computer. Due to security standard NIST 800-172, it is no longer possible to always allow full admin access. The use of JAMF has brought our Apple computer management and security more in line with the way we…Continue Reading I want to go back to being an admin on my Apple computer. Why can’t I go back to being an admin?
Why do we need JAMF?
JAMF is a new device management tool for Apple computers we have implemented to meet security standards. NIST 800-172 is a supplementary document to NIST SP 800-171, which is designed to help safeguard sensitive information on non-federal systems through best practice processes and security controls and applies to federal contractors that handle, process or store…Continue Reading Why do we need JAMF?
Non-Employee Appointment Mailbox $200 License Fee
UM System has implemented additional security for protecting our mailbox accounts by assigning A5 licenses to non-employee appointments. As this license cost is outside our budgeting process for licensing accounts with Microsoft, S&T IT will be requiring an annual $200 per year license fee for non-employee appointments that require a mailbox, and will be billed…Continue Reading Non-Employee Appointment Mailbox $200 License Fee
Gmail decommissioning – November 1, 2023
The Gmail application and email messages within your Google account have been retained as part of a ‘grandfather’ clause from when Gmail service was shut off for all new users as part of the UM Information Security Policies and standardization effort to reduce support and security exposure for services that are no longer supported by…Continue Reading Gmail decommissioning – November 1, 2023