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MacOS 11 “Big Sur” Support for macOS 11 Apple macOS 11 will be released on the 12 th November, it is not supported for Endpoint Protection by Sophos yet. We plan to create an EAP in Central to test this release soon, please check in the Early Access Programs area in Central. Sophos Endpoint and Apple macOS 11 Big Sur DarrenTeagles 5 months ago Our Endpoint Protection does not yet support macOS 11 (Big Sur). Please do not upgrade until we announce that we support it.
macOS is Apple's operating system that is included with Macintosh computer systems. Learn more.
How to obtain
Licensing
macOS Big Sur is available from the Apple App Store for all to use.
Installation
Sophos Intercept X Macos Big Sur
- Apple: Upgrade to MacOS Big Sur
Using
Known issues
- Kernel extensions have been deprecated and replaced with system extensions. Software using kernel extensions may no longer function appropriately without a new version of the software.
- Apple has released the new M1 chip based on the ARM architecture. Most software will run in compatibility mode via Rosetta 2. Currently Windows virtualization including Boot Camp will not function on these devices. Learn more about the M1 chip and the Rosetta Translation Environment.
- Testing has taken place on Intel based Macs only. M1 Macs have not been tested and functionality may be impacted. Please check back on this page for further updates.
| Software / Site | Issue |
|---|---|
| Adobe Flash | Safari 14 does not support Adobe Flash. |
| Auristor AFS | Auristor AFS has released version .201 which is Big Sur supported. Please download the latest version. |
| Cambridge Structural Database | CSD will fail to install on macOS Big Sur. |
| Cisco Anyconnect | Cisco AnyConnect has been deprecated at MIT. Please install GlobalProtect instead. Learn more. |
| CrashPlan | CrashPlan 8.2.1 officially supports Big Sur. Devices will automatically upgrade to this version. M1 Macs, while not officially supported at this time, will run in Rosetta mode. |
| Crowdstrike Falcon | Falcon 6.12 and higher support macOS Big Sur. You can download the latest version on the software grid. |
| LabVIEW | LabVIEW will fail to install on macOS Big Sur. |
| Microsoft Office | Microsoft Office 16.44 provides support for macOS Big Sur as well as for M1 Macs. |
| Pharos Uniprint | Big Sur no longer supports certain print drivers. Download the latest version from the software grid to bypass this issue. |
| SAPgui | SAPgui may not authenticate properly using Ticket Viewer. Visit our Knowledge Base for a workaround. |
| Sophos Antivirus | Sophos 9.10.2 and higher support macOS Big Sur. Download the latest version from the Software Grid. Devices with Sophos already installed will automatically upgrade to this version or later. |
| Spirion | Spirion is currently unsupported and may not function appropriately. We will update the software grid when a new supported version is available. |
| SPSS | SPSS 27.0.1.0 supports macOS Big Sur with some exceptions. |
| Tableau | Tableau is not officially supported on Big Sur or M1 hardware, however it will install. Learn more. |
| VMware Fusion | VMware Fusion for Mac version 12 and later fully supports macOS Big Sur. Note: The new M1 chips do not allow for x86 virtualization and Windows VMs will likely fail to run. Intel based Macs should continue to work. |
Can users with macOS 11 and the new Apple M1 hardware run Sophos Mac Endpoint Protection with the Big Sur EAP?
Yes. M1 users with Big Sur need to follow three steps:
- Install Rosetta 2
- Join the Big Sur EAP
- Run Sophos using Rosetta 2
What is Rosetta 2?
Rosetta 2 is a commonly used tool that enables a Mac with Apple silicon to use apps built for a Mac with an Intel processor. For instructions on installation, please refer to https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211861
Will there be a performance difference when using Rosetta 2?
Native support using the full power and performance of the Apple hardware will always be faster than using Rosetta 2. For normal business users there should not be any discernable difference. For heavy users of disk or CPU (for example: video editing, heavy photoshop usage, compiling) they will notice a difference in performance.
When is macOS 11 support coming?
The goal is to have macOS 11 support available to all customers by early March 2021. This includes support for both Sophos Central and Sophos Enterprise Console (SEC) managed devices. Brand new customers will have support from mid-February 2021. We will be upgrading all existing customers in stages, between mid-February and early March as per our normal release process.
Will Apple M1 Hardware be supported when we release Big Sur support?
Yes and this support will come in two stages. Stage 1 will be using Rosetta 2 and Stage 2 will be native support.
When will M1 processors be natively supported?
An early access program for native Apple M1 processor support will begin in early April. Planned GA is before the end of CYQ2. Native support means that Rosetta 2 is no longer required for emulation.
Will customers need to take any action when we support macOS 11 or the Apple M1 hardware?
When we release GA support for macOS 11 we will move all EAP devices to recommended. Customers do not need to take any action. The same will be true when we GA native support for the Apple M1 hardware. All devices that were running using Rosetta 2 will automatically use the native implementation.
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