This wiki is the central documentation resource for Orchard – the University of Oxford's Apple device management service.
Working from home advice and support
Commissioning your new Mac to Orchard
Set up your new Mac - Automated Device Enrolment
Getting started with your Mac
Configuring an email program (client) with your email account
Sending from Multiple email addresses using Mac Mail
Applications and other software
The Orchard Software Centre
List of available software
Upgrading to macOS Ventura
Upgrading to macOS 14 Sonoma
Adobe Creative Cloud
Request a new Application
FileVault Encryption
Backing up your Mac
Installing the new Cisco VPN
Connecting to the new Cisco VPN
Administrator accounts on your Mac
Remotely supporting your Mac
Overriding default printer settings
Managing Microsoft Remote Desktop
Mounting a Connect Home Folder or Departmental share
Hardware repairs to your Orchard Mac
Contacting IT support
Decommissioning Your Mac
Writing documentation by contributing to this wiki
Automated Software Packaging using AutoPkg
University of Oxford Apple Developer Program account
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