Difference between revisions of "Software Center"
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When Software Center has new software available, a standard notification will appear in the system tray at the lower-right of the screen. When you see this notification you can choose to interact with it immediately or wait until you have time for it. | When Software Center has new software available, a standard notification will appear in the system tray at the lower-right of the screen. When you see this notification you can choose to interact with it immediately or wait until you have time for it. | ||
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Occasionally, not often, WSU will have to push updates that are time sensitive, security related, or address other known problems. In that case, the message may appear a bit differently and may be a bit harder to ignore. | Occasionally, not often, WSU will have to push updates that are time sensitive, security related, or address other known problems. In that case, the message may appear a bit differently and may be a bit harder to ignore. | ||
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==How is Software Center Used?== | ==How is Software Center Used?== | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 27 February 2018
What is Software Center?
Software Center (also known as SCCM) is Winona State University's (WSU) Windows application management framework. SCCM stands for System Center Configuration Manager. Only your WSU computer will see WSU's Software Center application. This applies to both Windows desktops, laptops, and any other Windows devices WSU distributes.
What Should I Expect to See?
When Software Center has new software available, a standard notification will appear in the system tray at the lower-right of the screen. When you see this notification you can choose to interact with it immediately or wait until you have time for it.
-placeholder for screenshot of system tray-
Occasionally, not often, WSU will have to push updates that are time sensitive, security related, or address other known problems. In that case, the message may appear a bit differently and may be a bit harder to ignore.
-placeholder for screenshot of impending update-
How is Software Center Used?
WSU's Information Technology Services team uses Software Center to deliver important updates to your computer. All students, staff, and faculty members can use this tool by searching for Software Center in their Windows 10 start menu (lower-left hand corner) or by interacting with the Software Center icon in the system tray (lower-right hand corner).
Windows 10 Major Version Upgrades
WSU is proud to advertise that we have nearly no Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 computers on campus anymore. Since the majority of our Windows devices run Windows 10, it is sometimes necessary to upgrade to the next major revision (sometimes referred to as feature updates or named updates) in order to provide the best performance and security.
- These updates are typically more time consuming and take more reboots than the average monthly Windows Updates.
- Depending on the nature of the update, other components of your computer may be upgraded at this time (BIOS, installed software, etc.)
BIOS Updates
BIOS updates impact the firmware of the computer. In terms of basic semantics, firmware is the layer that exists between the hardware and software. Hardware --> Firmware --> Software.
Additional Information
- SCCM maintenance install
- Software applications