Accessing the Application Catalog for Employee/Staff (Mac)

Summary

Instructions on how to access the Application Catalog/Software Center for UMS-owned and -managed Mac computers and laptops.

Body

Applications are available through the UMS Application Catalog Application to Macs enrolled in JAMF. UMS Application Catalog is a custom App Store for the University.

WARNING: This only applies to University-managed macOS computers
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:

  1. Open up Finder
  2. Go to Applications 
  3. Click the proper icon to open UMS Application Catalog.

Finder window showin UMS Application Catalog selected

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.

UMS App Catalog page to browse through All apps, with Search box available at top of left navigation pane​​​​​​​

  • 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
    • Click "Login" in the lower left corner of the UMS Application Catalog to sign in with your UMS ID and password.

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 UMS Application Catalog 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.

Environment

  • University-owned and -managed Macintosh desktop and laptop machines

 

Details

Details

Article ID: 138662
Created
Mon 5/9/22 2:34 PM
Modified
Tue 1/21/25 9:36 AM
Applies To
Faculty
Staff

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