[Macpartners] macOS High Sierra release

[Timothy Yager]

Good morning,

Today Apple releases its latest operating system, macOS High Sierra (10.13). Please note that soon all Macs purchased from Apple will come with macOS High Sierra preinstalled; previous versions of the OS cannot be installed. This email provides information for those considering an upgrade to the latest OS release.

What’s new

·         https://www.apple.com/macos/high-sierra/

·         Review the new file Apple File System (APFS) here: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208018

·         Please review changes to kernel extensions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208019

Known Issues

  *   Go to the macOS High Sierra Known Issues page<http://ist.mit.edu/macos/1013> to check for software compatibility. Staff should consult with their department’s IT support provider to determine when to upgrade.
  *   Please note that file system related software such as AFS clients may cause kernel panics and require a reinstall of the OS.

Before you upgrade to macOS Sierra

·         Before performing any upgrade, always back up your computer using CrashPlan<https://ist.mit.edu/crashplan/> or the backup system provided by your local IT support provider (e.g., local Time Machine backup).

·         MIT-owned machines should be upgraded by downloading macOS High Sierra from the Apple App Store or via JAMF Casper for managed Macs.

·         Personally owned machines can be upgraded via the Apple App Store.

·         Apple doesn't recommend or support monolithic system imaging when upgrading or updating macOS. Specifics can be found here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208020

Upgrade Resources

·         Documentation on how to upgrade to macOS High Sierra via the Apple App Store<http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/?cid=wwa-us-kwg-mac>

·         Documentation on how to upgrade to macOS High Sierra via Casper for managed Macs<http://kb.mit.edu/confluence/display/istcontrib/Casper+-+Upgrading+Macs+to+latest+operating+system>

Hardware Requirements

·         Any Mac capable of running OS X 10.7.5 or later

·         2GB of memory

·         8.8GB of available storage

·         More info from Apple, including models: http://www.apple.com/macos/how-to-upgrade/#hardware-requirements

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the IS&T Service Desk at servideck at mit.edu<mailto:servideck at mit.edu> or 617.253.1101. You can also submit a request online<http://ist.mit.edu/help>.

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