Macs at Fermilab

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This article provides general information on the support for Fermilab-owned Macs.

Supported/Unsupported versions of macOS and Mac software:

Supported versions of macOS

• Sonoma v14.4.1
• Ventura v13.6.6
• Monterey v12.7.4

Supported Mac Software

Most supported software is available as part of the default install of macOS or through the Self Service application. If an application is not pre-installed, not available through the Self Service application, and not listed below, that software may be a licensed software and will require a Software Request through the Service Desk.

Available through Self-Service application

• Cisco AnyConnect VPN client
• Citrix Workspace
• Kerberos - The standard krb5.conf is available through Self Service. Link has been provided if you need a copy to edit or for other use.
• Mersive Solstice
• Microsoft Office O365, including Outlook O365
• Microsoft OneDrive
• Microsoft Remote Desktop Client
  
  

Installed with macOS

• Safari

Unsupported versions of macOS (OS X)

• OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and older
• OS X 10.7 (Lion) end of life 01/12/2015
• OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) end of life 12/14/2015
• Mavericks 10.9 end of support 12/01/2016
• Yosemite v10.10 end of life 11/10/2017
• El Capitan v10.11 end of life 11/01/2018
• Sierra v10.12 end of life - 10/31/2019
• High Sierra v10.13 end of life - 11/04/2020
• Mojave v10.14 - end of life 2021/10/22
• Catalina v10.15 - end of life 2022/10/28
• Big Sur v11.7.10 end of life 2023/10/31

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q:  How can I install macOS updates?
A: Updates can be installed through System Preferences > Software Update

Q:  How can I check what updates have been installed in macOS?
A:  Instructions to view installed updates are available in KB0010499

Q:  What updates are available?
A:  For a list of approved updates see KB0011722

Q:  How can I configure Kerberos, ssh & sshd?
A:  Configuration instructions are available in KB0011294

Q:  How can I connect to Fermilab VPN when using an iOS device (e.g., iPhone or iPad)?
A:  To set up and use Cisco AnyConnect client on an iPhone/iPad, see KB0010394

See Also:

• Fermilab Mac Users mailing list
• Apple Security Updates
• Change Services Account Password
• How to change your Kerberos password for the UNIX/Linux/Mac domain
• Fermilab Computer Security
• Fermilab Computing Policy
• Apple Federal Government Employees Purchase Plan