[Advising] FW: Important Notice Regarding Windows 10 use on UTSA Computing Assets

FYI Jimmy James R. Adair, Ph.D. Associate Director of Advising Technology Lecturer II, Department of Philosophy & Classics One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78255 210-458-6216 From: Office of Information Technology - Customer Relations and Communications Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:33 PM To: Information Security Administrators <ISA(a)utsa.edu&gt;; IT Associates Distribution List <itadl(a)utsa.edu&gt; Subject: Important Notice Regarding Windows 10 use on UTSA Computing Assets [Signatures_email_socialmedia_01]<https://www.facebook.com/OITUTSA>[... Dear Colleague, The Office of Information Security (OIS) and the Office Information Technology (OIT), along with UT System, are currently evaluating the viability of Windows 10 for use on UTSA computing assets. At this time, Windows 10 use is not approved for use on UTSA computing assets. We request that use of the Windows 10 operating system on University computing assets ceases immediately. Following discussion with UT System and UT System components, several concerns must be addressed before a decision regarding Windows 10 usage on University assets may be approved. Notable concerns include the Windows 10 data capture capabilities, its approach to updates leveraging a P2P-like system that could cause state resources to serve updates to other Microsoft customers if not properly controlled, and other potential usage issues that are being reviewed by the UT System Office and Department of Information Resources (DIR). We are awaiting a determination from the UT System Office and DIR's discussions with Microsoft. When a determination has been concluded, UTSA and UT System's guidance will be communicated to the community, along with a plan for adoption. * Until that time, please discontinue use of Windows 10 in any capacity on UTSA computing assets. * If Windows 10 OS has been installed on a UTSA computing asset, you must revert back to either Windows 7 or 8.1 operating system. If you've upgraded to Windows 10, there is a rollback feature (under Settings > Update & Security > Recovery) that is available for 30 days after upgrade. * Should you have any questions or require assistance rolling back an upgraded device, please contact us at OITConnect@utsa.edu<mailto:OITConnect@utsa.edu>. Thank you for complying with this request, The Office of Information Security and the Office of Information Technology (210) 458-5555 OITConnect@UTSA.edu<mailto:OITConnect@UTSA.edu> [cid:image001.png@01CEE6DD.37FA6240]