Microsoft Software Center and self service application for macos is available for installing UT software for employees on UT workstations
Software for Windows ut workstations
General information
At the University of Twente we us the Microsoft Software Center. This is an application on your computer, which
- arranges matters for Windows updates
- application installations
- complete Windows installations
Updates
Microsoft releases updates, will be made available via Microsoft Software Center . Every second Tuesday of the month the updates are made available and can be installed by yourself. Note: after one week the updates will be installed mandatory and a restart will follow. The Microsoft Software Center provides multiple notifications in the notification center about updates.
Applications
Frequently used applications can be found in Microsoft Software Center.
The Microsoft Software Center can be found via the magnifying glass at the bottom left of the screen, right next to the Windows start button by entering ‘Microsoft Software Center’.
Then follow the manual below for further use.
If an application is not listed in the Microsoft Software Center, please contact the Service Desk ICT.
- You need a UT-account.
- A VPN connection when you are not connected to the UT network (wired/eduroam).
Manual
How to use software manger:
Software for MAC (managed) ut workstations
General information
At the University of Twente we us the Self Service application for MacOS UT Workstation. This is an application on your computer, which contain the following:
- Frequently used and necessary applications
- Printer drivers
- Network Group and Home folder (m- & p-) drives
- LISA Service Portal
- Device number (UTxxxxxx)
- Password reset (tap.utwente.nl) and synchronization.
The Self Service Application can be found in the dock or through spotlight by entering ‘Self Service’.
Then follow the manual below for further use.
If an application is not listed in the Self Service application, go to the webpage of the manufacturer/supplier and download the software there.
- You need a UT-account.
- Network connection.
Manual
Self Service Application instructions:
Click on the Self Service icon located in the Dock,
or open the Self Service application via Spotlight.
Self Service app starts with the Applications line selected.
Browse to the specific category or select all to see all options.
Select an application e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud.
Read the description and click the Install button.
Once the program is installed the button changes in Reinstall, thus it may be possible to de-install the application again. *
Eather the program starts automatically for the first time.
Or find the program with Spotlight.
Microsoft Office 365
Go to www.office.com and use the 'install office' button to install the applications you need. Don't forget Microsoft Teams as your UT phone number is connected to Teams. To verify your software license for Office 365, you will have to log in with your UT account (email address) during the installation process. The UT has a licence for employees, excluding guest accounts.
Adobe (Photoshop, etc)
Download the Adobe Creative Cloud from the Adobe.com website. To verify your software license for Adobe applications, you will have to log in with your UT account (email address) during the installation process. This licence is only available for employees, excluding guest accounts. For details, see the Adobe manual for UT employees.
group manager
How to install and use group manager:
With Group Manager, owners of security and/or distribution groups can manage members of these groups.
Group Manager can be installed through Software Center (UT managed workstation) or by using UT APPS (remote desktop; modern workplace).
- Open Group Manager to see all groups you can manage.
- Double click a group to open it and select Add or Remove to add or remove members.
- To add members, type the last name or studentnumber in the Member Name search box.
- To add a group, select Group at Member Type.
Eduroam
Please select your manual on www.utwente.nl/eduroam.
VPN connection
Please select your manual on www.utwente.nl/vpn.
Other software
The Notebook Service Centre offers additional software for download on your own computer.
If you software is not listed here or you need any assistance, please contact the Service Desk ICT.
Last edit: 9 September 2024