Installing BCIT software on BCIT computers

Company Portal is pre-installed in all BCIT-issued computers.

1. In the “Search” field on the bottom of your screen, type “Company Portal” and hit Enter.
   
2. Company Portal will open displaying the home page.
   

1. Ensure a stable internet connection, and if working remotely, make sure to connect to myVPN.
   • Please note that some applications require myVPN for licensing.
2. In Company Portal, navigate to the Apps page via the left side menu. Company Portal opens to this page by default.
   
3. Select the application that you would like to install.
4. Click the Install button. The application will begin downloading and installing.
5. As the app installs, take a moment to review the details for any specific app and check for additional required steps.

1. Make sure you have a working internet connection.
2. In the “Search” field on the bottom of your screen, type “Windows Updates” and hit Enter.
   
3. Hit the Check for updates button to initiate a check.
   
4. Your device will automatically initiate the process of checking for and installing the required updates. You may receive a prompt to reboot once the updates are installed.

Software Center is pre-installed in all BCIT-issued computers.

1. In the “Type here to search” field on the bottom left of your screen, type “Software Center” and hit Enter
2. Software Center will open displaying the applications that are available for download.

1. Ensure a stable internet connection, and if working remotely, make sure to connect to myVPN).
2. In Software Center, navigate to the Applications page via the left side menu. Software Center opens to this page by default.
3. Select the application that you would like to install.
4. Click the Install button. The application will begin downloading and installing.

1. Ensure a stable internet connection, and if working remotely, make sure to connect to myVPN).
2. In Software Center, navigate to the Updates page via the left side menu.
3. Select the any updates that you would like to install.
4. Click the Install button for immediate update installation, or choose the Schedule button to have the updates installed during non-business hours, which can be configured in the Options page.

Work information

You can use the Work Information setting to specify your business hours. When installing updates, you can choose to have the updates installed outside of business hours.

Power management

You can use the Power management setting to apply your own power settings to your computer. When the box is unchecked, your computer will use power settings applied from IT policy. When the box is checked, your own power settings will override and apply to your computer.

Note: Activating this setting will not override the automatic lock timer.

Please do not change the settings under Computer maintenance and Remote control.

For assistance with using the Software Center please call the IT Service Desk at (604) 412-7444 Option #1.

The BCIT Self Service app can be found in the Applications folder on your Mac.

You can open it in several ways:

1. Through Finder:
   1. Open Finder and select Applications from the left sidebar.
   2. Browse or use the search bar to locate BCIT Self Service.
2. Via Spotlight:
   1. Press Cmd + Space to bring up Spotlight.
   2. Type BCIT Self Service and press Enter when it appears in the results.
3. Using Launchpad:
   1. Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock (or use a pinch gesture on the trackpad).
   2. Search for BCIT Self Service and click on the app to open it.

In BCIT Self Service, you can browse through the catalogue or search for a specific application or printer.

Please note that all approved software is available; however, some may require additional licensing. Before installing any additional software, please consult with your department.