Macs at Fermilab
Intended for:
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