Installing Software on University Computers

The Information Technology department utilizes various software management suites to manage university computers.  With these management suites, the Information Technology Department is able to provide software in a self-service model, as well as release necessary updates to each computer.

This document provides instructions for faculty and staff on how to access these software packages for both Windows and Mac computers.  On the Windows PC, SCCM provides these packages through an application called “Software Center.”  On Mac OS, Jamf provides these packages through an application called “Self-Service.”  Both of these management suites are best used on campus using the hard-wired network or the “SSL” wireless. Personal devices are not managed by the IT department, so SCCM and Jamf are not available for these devices.

Windows:

Currently, Windows computers on campus are in a transitional stage while we migrate them from being managed by Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to being Microsoft Azure-managed. For more information on this migration, please see our Microsoft Azure self-help article.

Installing software on a university-issued Windows computer:

• Company Portal (Microsoft Azure computers): PDF | VIDEO

Apple:

Apple computers are managed via Jamf.

Installing software on a university-issued Mac computer:

• Installing software on a university-issued Mac: PDF | VIDEO