<Past |
Future> |
Mac 14.x/2011 |
Approved w/Constraints [2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4] |
Divest [5, 6, 7, 8] |
Divest [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Divest [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Unapproved |
Mac 15.x/2016 |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 5, 6, 7, 8] |
Approved w/Constraints [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints [6, 7, 9, 10] |
Mac 16x/2016 |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Mac 19x/2019 |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Win 12.x/2007 |
Divest [2, 3] |
Divest [2, 3] |
Divest [2, 3] |
Divest [2, 3] |
Divest [3, 4] |
Divest [3, 4] |
Divest [3, 4] |
Divest [3, 4] |
Divest [5, 6, 7, 8] |
Divest [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Divest [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Unapproved |
Win 14.x/2010 |
Approved w/Constraints [2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [5, 6, 7, 8] |
Approved w/Constraints [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints [6, 7, 9, 10] |
Win 15.x/2013 |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 2, 3] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 3, 4] |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Win 16.x/2016 |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 3, 4] |
Approved w/Constraints [1, 5, 6, 7, 8] |
Approved w/Constraints [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints [6, 7, 8, 9] |
Approved w/Constraints [6, 7, 9, 10] |
Win 19.x/2019 |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
Unapproved |
| | [1] | This Technology is currently being evaluated, reviewed, and tested in controlled environments. Use of this technology is strictly controlled and not available for use within the general population. | | [2] | Configuration and deployment standards for Microsoft Office images which are defined and maintained by the Client Services organization within VA Enterprise Systems Engineering must be followed and adhered to unless an appropriate waiver is granted.
Mac Office 2015 and Windows Office 15.0/2013 are under evaluation and are currently not approved for production except as part of an official Enterprise System Engineering (ESE) production pilot or production test of this version as approved by ESE Desktop Technologies team for Windows (email: VA IT Engineering CS Desktop Technologies Team) or ESE MAC Support Team for MAC (email: VA IP Mac Team) or an AERB waiver while under evaluation. As of this writing, no deployment date for Mac Office 2015 or Windows Office 15.0/2013 has been determined. Mac Office 2011 becomes unapproved on 1/12/2016 when product support ends. | | [3] | Technology must remain patched and operated in accordance with Federal and Department security policies and guidelines in order to mitigate known and future security vulnerabilities. | | [4] | Configuration and deployment standards for Microsoft Office images which are defined and maintained by the Client Services organization within VA Enterprise Systems Engineering must be followed and adhered to unless an appropriate waiver is granted.
Mac Office 15.x/2016 and Windows Office 15.x/2013 are under evaluation and are currently not approved for production except as part of an official Enterprise System Engineering (ESE) production pilot or production test of this version as approved by ESE Desktop Technologies team for Windows (email: VA IT Engineering CS Desktop Technologies Team) or ESE MAC Support Team for MAC (email: VA IP Mac Team) or an AERB waiver while under evaluation. As of this writing, no deployment date for Mac Office 2016 or Windows Office 2013 has been determined. Mac Office 2011 becomes unapproved on 10/10/2017 when product support ends. | | [5] | Configuration and deployment standards for Microsoft Office images which are defined and maintained by the Client Services organization within VA Enterprise Systems Engineering must be followed and adhered to unless an appropriate waiver is granted.
Windows Office 15.x/2013 is unapproved as the VA will not being deploying or approving the use of Office 2013 or its components (InfoPath, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word). Enterprise System Engineering (ESE) is testing and working on a deployment plan for Office 365 ProPlus (Office 2016). As such, Windows 15.x/2013 is unapproved; Mac Office 15.x/2016 and Windows 16.x/2016 are under evaluation and are currently not approved for production. Mac Office 2011 becomes unapproved on 10/10/2017 when product support ends.
If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. | | [6] | Due to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) identified security vulnerabilities, extra vigilance should be applied to ensure the versions remain properly patched to mitigate known and future vulnerabilities. The local ISO can provide assistance in reviewing the NIST vulnerabilities. | | [7] | Users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Office (ISO) or local OIT representative for permission to download and use this software. Downloaded software must always be scanned for viruses prior to installation to prevent adware or malware. Freeware may only be downloaded directly from the primary site that the creator of the software has advertised for public download and user or development community engagement. Users should note, any attempt by the installation process to install any additional, unrelated software is not approved and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations. | | [8] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | [9] | Configuration and deployment standards for Microsoft Office images which are defined and maintained by the Client Services organization within VA Enterprise Systems Engineering must be followed and adhered to unless an appropriate waiver is granted.
If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. | | [10] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. |
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Note: |
At the time of writing, version 2310 (Build 16924.20124) is the most current version, released 10/31/2023.
A baseline configuration of this technology was developed by the (BCM/DDE) team. At the time of writing, the baseline version for Microsoft Office 365 is 16.0.16130.20644 (2302). |