Software Store Blog

Platform Support Update for MATLAB

Mathworks, maker of MATLAB, is dropping support for the following platforms: Debian 9: Support ends with R2021a macOS Majave (10.14): Support is scheduled to end as of R2021b Ubuntu 16.04 LTS: Support is scheduled to end as of R2021b Windows 7: Support is scheduled to end as of R2022a Note: Mathworks releases two versions of its products each year. RXXXXa arrives each spring.  RXXXXb arrives each fall.  R stands for release.  XXXX represents the four-digit year.

DigiCert Scheduled Maintenance - Saturday, April 3, 2021, 11 PM - 1 AM

DigiCert will perform scheduled maintenance on Saturday, April 3rd, from 11 PM through 1 AM.  DigiCert is the certificate authority VUMC IT uses to create the SSL certificates we offer to the enterprise through the VUMC Software Store. During the scheduled outage, the Software Store cannot order, renew or reissue SSL certificates. Please schedule high-priority orders, renewals and reissues outside the maintenance window.

TOAD for Oracle Tips & Tricks

Quest is offering a free TOAD training event for VUMC: Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM Topic: TOAD for Oracle Tips & Tricks Quest will provide a TOAD functionality overview and latest feature discussion for Oracle developers and database administrators.  Please contact software.store@vumc.org if you wish to attend.

Learn new features in free MATLAB Webinar - Wed., Mar. 10

MathWorks, maker of MATLAB, is hosting a free MATLAB webinar for the Vanderbilt community. Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Topic: 21 MATLAB Features You Need Now Venue: Event WebEx Presenter: Loren Shure This fast-paced talk will introduce at least 21 features you can start using today to make your use of MATLAB more efficient, effective, and fun. 

SSL Certificate Renewals

Last year, the CA/Browser Forum announced that, starting September 1, 2020, certificate authorities (CAs) may only issue SSL certificates with a maximum validity period of 397 days. As a result of this change, the Software Store advises customers to renew their certificates no more than 45 days in advance of the certificate's expiration date. This will ensure the customer does not lose time on the certificate by renewing early. See One Year Certs for background information on the change.

DigiCert Scheduled Maintenance - Saturday, February 6, 11 PM - 1 AM

DigiCert will perform scheduled maintenance on Saturday, February 6th, from 11 PM through 1 AM.  DigiCert is the certificate authority VUMC IT uses to create the SSL certificates we offer to the enterprise through the VUMC Software Store. During the scheduled outage, the Software Store cannot order, renew or reissue SSL certificates. Please schedule high-priority orders, renewals and reissues outside the maintenance window.