Software Store Blog

Enterprise Network Security will upgrade the SSL VPN (https://vpn.mc.vanderbilt.edu) on Tuesday, October 23 at 8 PM and completing no later than 12 AM. There will be a 30 minute outage for the SSL VPN at some time during the upgrade window. Most users will be prompted to upgrade to the latest client the first time they connect to the SSL VPN after the upgrade. Only users with administrative rights can install the upgrade. Users who do not have administrative rights on their systems should check with their local support provider.

EndNote X6 for Mac is available through the Vanderbilt Software Store. Customers who purchased EndNote X5 for Mac through the Software Store on or after August 17, 2012 qualify for a free upgrade to X6. We placed a no charge download for X6 into the Software Store accounts of eligible customers.

Microsoft released Office 2013 to manufacturers October 11. We expect to offer Office 2013 through the Vanderbilt Software Store to departments by the end of November.

McAfee released ViruScan for Mac 9.2 to support Apple’s new Mountain Lion operating system. Vanderbilt departments and students are eligible to download VirusScan 9.2 for free through the Vanderbilt Software Store or from http://its.vanderbilt.edu/antivirus.

The Vanderbilt community qualifies for a $50 savings on HP Envy 6t Ultrabook systems through http://www.hpdirect.com/academy/vanderbilt. The offer is good through December 31, 2012 or while supplies last. Use coupon code NBEV83296 at checkout.

Dell is doubling Vanderbilt’s employee and student discount from 2% to 4% on all systems pre-installed with Windows 7. The offer is valid from 10/12/2012 to 10/29/20112. Vanderbilt students and employees who participate receive the regular Dell promotion, plus an additional 4% off. Order through Vanderbilt’s Dell portal (www.dell.com/dellu/vanderbiltu) to ensure you get the best pricing. Add to your benefits by registering for Dell Advantage.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 is available through the Vanderbilt Software Store.

Limit: 45 attendees Location: Sarratt Student Center, Room 189 Date/Time: Wednesday, October 10, 9AM -4:30PM Presenters: Troy Sharpe (Microsoft Datacenter Solutions Specialist) & Tim Cornett (Microsoft Education Technical Strategist) Agenda: •9:00-9:15: Introductions •9:15-10:15: Private Cloud Presentation and Demonstration Part I – Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V •10:15-10:30: Break •10:30-12:00: Private Cloud Presentation and Demonstration Part II – System Center Suite

Adobe provides pricing for Acrobat XI to volume license customers on October 15 and the Software Store expects to offer Acrobat XI before the end of October. Departments qualify for a free upgrade to XI if they place an order for Acrobat X through the Software Store on or after October 1, or if their existing Acrobat X licenses include active software maintenance. The Software Store will place a free upgrade to XI in the Software Store accounts of eligible customers.

The Software Store expects to begin offering the following products to Vanderbilt departments by the end of October: •Acrobat XI •After Effects Creative Suite 6 •Audition Creative Suite 6 •Contribute 6.5 •eLearning Suite 6 •Fireworks Creati