On December 26, 2024, SMU will switch to using NetID as the standard user name for signing into SMU services. This change in how we authenticate with our Single Sign-on (SSO) using Entra ID will allow OIT to access several modern services relevant to the SMU community, such as Microsoft Intune and Windows Hello for Business, in the future. With the switchover only six weeks away, we encourage everyone to start using their NetID today. If you use a password manager, we also recommend changing any entries to use your NetID to avoid problems after December 26. Continue reading NetID Becomes Standard on December 26
Author: Ian Aberle
Ian Aberle is an Adobe Creative Educator and the Senior IT Communications Specialist & Trainer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT). For over 25 years, he has helped the SMU community use technology and implement digital and web media through multiple roles with the Digital Commons, SMU STAR Program, and now OIT. Ian enjoys photography and road trips with his family in his free time.
Duo Mobile Ends Support for iOS 15 Next Year
We have been notified that, effective February 17, 2025, Duo Mobile will no longer be supported on iOS 15. If you are using iOS 15 or earlier, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest iOS version to receive ongoing security updates and improvements. Continue reading Duo Mobile Ends Support for iOS 15 Next Year
NetID is Coming!
We mentioned back in August that SMU was moving to using Microsoft Entra ID as our primary Single sign-on (SSO) service. One of the most significant differences that SMU users can expect as part of that change is the support for NetID to sign in to SMU services. For most users, the NetID will look much like your @smu.edu email address. For some, such as Authorized Payers on your accounts, it will be their current login name plus the @smu.edu. While the switchover with our SSO has not happened yet, we encourage everyone to start using their NetID today. Continue reading NetID is Coming!
Web Team To Improve SEO with Sitecore Update
On September 17, 2024, OIT will roll out another improvement for Sitecore to enhance our Search Engine Optimization (SEO). As mentioned in SMU.edu and SEO: A Constant Evolution, improving our website’s SEO will increase its visibility in Google, Bing, and other search engines. To help reach that goal, OIT is standardizing the use of lowercase characters in our URLs and is now ready to implement the change to Sitecore for links created with the internal link feature.
For those of you who are not Sitecore authors, currently, when Sitecore’s internal link feature generates a link, Continue reading Web Team To Improve SEO with Sitecore Update
Windows “Sign Out” Bug and Instructor Stations
A recent bug introduced with Windows updates is impacting the ability for users to “sign out” after logging into a domain-joined device, including all classrooms and labs. While Microsoft has acknowledged this bug was introduced with KB5041585 that impacts Azure Hybrid Joined devices by creating a broken Start menu, a complete fix will not be released by Microsoft until the end of Continue reading Windows “Sign Out” Bug and Instructor Stations
