Instructions for Microsoft365 Cloud Connected Devices for Mac

This guide explains how to log in, print, install software, and access remote resources on a Mac Cloud Connected Device at SCSU.

Introduction

This guide will help you navigate various tasks and questions for Microsoft 365 (Entra ID) Connected devices. 

Instructions

• Log in instructions for Mac:
  • M365 Login Prompt: Enter your email in this format:
  • (starid@minnstate.edu)
  • If you do not see the M365 Login Prompt your computer is not connected to the internet. Connect to Ethernet (if on-campus) or non-campus WiFi (if off-campus) 
• Printing:
  • The computer must be connected to HuskyNet Secure or Ethernet to access on-campus printers. Refer to the Knowledge Base for additional information.
• Install or Update applications
  • First, check if the application is available in the SCSU Self Service application in the Applications folder.
  • If the application is not in SCSU Self Service, please work with your technician or HuskyTech.
• AppsAnywhere is a service available to students and employees for accessing academic software. Refer to the Knowledge Base for additional information.
• Employee Remote Desktop is available for employees to access certain secure resources while off campus (eg ISRS). Refer to the Knowledge Base for additional information.

Need Help?

For urgent issues, contact your department's technician or HuskyTech.

Table of Contents  (click on the title to jump down to the question)

1. What do I need to do to prepare for this transition?
2. How do I get started with this computer?
3. I am signed into the computer. What should I do now?
4. How do I install software that has not been added to Company Portal? Can I be an administrator on my computer?
5. How do I access ISRS or Uniface (on-campus and off-campus)? 
6. How do I access Web Accounting, BlueZone, or another secure application while I am off campus? 
7. How do I connect to HuskyNet Secure aka the the campus network?
8. How do I map or connect to a network drive?
9. How do I remotely connect to a server or computer on campus?
10. How do I connect to a network printer?
11. How can I access Blackboard?
12. How do I add Zoom for Outlook Add-In? 
13. EMS Scheduling 
14. SCSU AppsAnywhere (Azure Virtual Desktop) 

 

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Question

 

What do I need to do to prepare for this transition? 

Answer

• If you are still using any mapped network drives or shared file folders, please work with a technician to transfer the contents of these folders to either Teams or OneDrive.
• If you do not typically sign into your preferred Web browser, please export a copy of your bookmarks and save them in your OneDrive folder.
  • Instructions for exporting bookmarks:
    • https://www.wikihow.com/Export-Bookmarks-from-Chrome
    • https://www.wikihow.com/Export-Bookmarks-from-Firefox
    • https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/export-bookmarks-from-microsoft-edge/
• If you are prompted to enter your email address, use this format: ab1234cd@minnstate.edu (starid@minnstate.edu)

 

Question

How do I get started with this computer?

Answer

1. If you have a laptop, make sure you are connected to a wired connection of, if you are off-campus, connect to wifi
2. Sign in to the computer using your StarID@minnstate.edu
3. Open the Applications folder and open Outlook, then sign in to the application. When asked for your email address, enter your StarID@minnstate.edu. You do not need to connect to another mailbox or set up your primary email address. 
4. Open the Applications folder and open OneDrive, then sign in to the application (watch for notification settings for the app).
5. Open the Applications folder and open MS Teams, then sign in to application (watch for notification settings for the app).
6. Open the Applications folder and open Zoom, then sign in to the application (watch for notification settings for the app). 
7. Open the Applications folder and Open SCSU Self Service
8. Click on a category on the left-hand navigation or use the Search box. 
9. You may choose to install applications like Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, or AirTame, etc with SCSU Self Service. 

 

Key reminders:

If you are prompted for your email address, use this format: starID@minnstate.edu

Question

I am signed into the computer. What should I do now?

Answer

After you sign into your email, you may want to install software. Click on the start menu and open SCSU Self Service. Software that has been packaged and licensed to use on state-owned computers should be installed using the SCSU Self Service. This is available on or off campus. Administrator credentials are not required.

1. Open the Applications folder and open SCSU Self Service.
2. Search for specific software by titles like "AdobeCC" or click a category to view available titles.
3. Click the software title, then click the button to install.

Search for and install applications you may want to install, including: 

• web browsers, printers, etc. 
• Note: Adobe Creative Cloud with Adobe Acrobat ("AdobeCC") 
  • The Adobe installation may take 30 minutes or more, and might slow down your computer. 
  • Once installed - sign in with starid@minnstate.edu
    • after you are signed in the Adobe app store will show you what applications you may install on your device. 

Question

How do I install software that has not been added to SCSU Self Service? Can I be an administrator on my computer? 

Answer

Software listed in SCSU Self Service can be installed without administrator permission.  Please work with your technician if there is software that is not available via the SCSU Self Service that needs to be installed. Employees will not have full-time administrator access to their state-owned computer. If there is a business need, we do have a solution to provide an employee with a 25-minute window to be an administrator (See AdminByRequest below). 

AdminByRequest: Users can request a 25-minute admin session in which their user account will be granted administrator access to perform tasks requiring elevated rights. Admin By Request will prompt the end user to enter their email and a justification/reason* as to why they need the approval. Requests are logged. 

** Before Requesting elevated permissions to install software please check SCSU Self Service to see if the software is available there.

*The Reason field in the Admin By Request 25-minute admin session prompt must have a full description of the justification given for requesting administrator access. Non-descriptive words/statements such as "Work", "installation", "need to install", etc., are not adequate and request will be denied. This will cause delays in resolving your need.

Admin By Request – Administrator Session

1. Click the Request administrator access icon (black/red circle with a check) in the Dock on your Mac, then click Request administrator access. Alternatively, launch the Admin By Request application from Applications Folder 

2. ABR will display a prompt to enter details about the attempt. Enter your email address and a detailed reason for requesting access. (The reason MUST be detailed enough to adequately describe the request for security logging purposes.) Click OK/Continue, then click OK at the Code of Conduct prompt.

3. ABR will grant the current user account elevated permissions and will display a countdown timer for 25-minutes. Once the timer runs out, ABR will restore standard "user" level access. Once you're done with whatever tasks you needed administrator access for, select Finish, then click Yes at the prompt:

Question

How do I access ISRS or Uniface? 

Answer

Please use the Employee Remote Desktop option. 

Question

How do I access Web Accounting, BlueZone, or another secure application while I am off campus? 

Answer

Employee Remote Desktop is available for employees to access certain secure resources while off campus, including ISRS Uniface, Perceptive Experience (web version of ImageNow), Web Accounting, Marketplace, BlueZone, CAP server, etc.

To Access:

• Navigate your web browser to https://windows365.microsoft.com/ent#/
• Sign in with the credentials you use to access Microsoft 365. (StarID@minnstate.edu), Select Employee Desktop > Connect

Question

How do I connect to HuskyNet Secure aka the the campus network?

Answer

Select HuskyNet Secure from the WiFi network options. When you are prompted to enter your user name, use this format: starid@minnstate.edu

Question

How do I add Zoom for Outlook Add-In?

Answer

 

• In Outlook365 Go To More Apps Icon (Lower-left side)            
• Select Add Apps and Search For ‘Zoom’
  1. Select Zoom for Outlook Add-In – Select Add             

 

Question

How do I access EMS Scheduling

Answer

EMS Scheduling instructions for using Employee Remote Desktop for Windows365 (EntraID) workstations.

 

Question

How do I access AppsAnywhere (Azure Virtual Desktop)

Answer

SCSU AppsAnywhere (Azure Virtual Desktop) is a service that is available to SCSU students for academic software. The service allows users to access SCSU applications within a virtual environment from anywhere with an Internet connection. To Access: https://windows365.microsoft.com/ent#