Applications are available through the UMS Application Catalog Application to Macs enrolled in JAMF Casper domain. UMS Application Catalog is a custom App Store for the University.
Note: If prior authorization or purchase of software needed has not been completed you will need to request authorization for the software/program in question. In your request ensure to add Campus and Department Codes.
Instructions
To locate the UMS Application Catalog:
- Go to Applications
- Click the proper icon to open UMS Application Catalog.
- You may also need to use Spotlight Search by clicking the magnifying glass icon in the upper right.
WARNING: If UMS Application Catalog is not under /Applications, then check that the macOS computer is properly enrolled in JAMF.
How do I install applications?
The UMS Application Catalog has a listing of applications available for installation. You can search the list by category. You can also search by typing in what you want in the search box.
- If you do not see an application you believe you should, create a ticket with the Help Desk and be sure to include:
- Application name and version
- hostname of your computer you want to install it on
- username of the user on the computer you want it installed on
What can I install?
- Applications that are available for installation on University-owned computers are available through the UMS Application Catalog.
- You can request a new application in the Software Center by sending an email to help@maine.edu, which will generate a service request ticket.
- Applications installed from sources other than the Application Catalog are not supported by Campus Services or End User Technology, unless they were approved and purchased through the University.
If a user has been granted administrative privileges on their computer, they should use caution when considering the applications that they want to install (and avoid freeware, shareware, and unsupported applications).
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