Change Log
An overview of the approved cloud products used at ETH Zurich can be found at the following link:
The change log of the applications requested for release has been moved to the administrators' knowledge base.
General information on the activation of add-ins
We repeatedly receive requests regarding the activation of add-ins in the Microsoft 365 environment. In December 2020, in-depth clarifications were carried out in this regard.
As is well known, ETH still operates its Mail Exchange infrastructure on-premise (in its own data center). In order to talk to the cloud services of M365, the so-called hybrid mode was put into operation.
We have discussed different variants with specialists from IT services, Microsoft and a specialized company, how we can still use add-ins.
Unfortunately, we have not made any progress in this regard. With the current setup, as it is operated at ETH, the connection is not possible. Reason: an online exchange account is required for both the admin and the user.
Currently, our hands are tied here. As long as the Exchange infrastructure is not completely moved to the cloud, we cannot offer a solution for the connection of such add-ins.
Thank you for your understanding
Cloud Service Center - Jan 6, 2021
Apps for Microsoft 365
Apps can be used in the context of Microsoft 365 and embedded in teams. They help you improve usability. Thanks to certain apps, you no longer have to leave teams to complete upcoming tasks. The activation of apps at ETH is controlled centrally and has to meet certain standards.
Use of apps
- Call the following link http://office.com/signin or https://admin.microsoft.com and log in with your ETH user name.
- On the Office 365 homepage, select the app launch field at the top left.
- Click on the app you wish to use..
- Note: If you don't see the option you want, you may need to select All Apps.
Use of the app / Integration into Teams
Most apps can be called up from and integrated directly into teams.
In the navigation on the left, click on the three dots (further options). The available apps are displayed there. Click e.g. on planner; Planner is now displayed as a separate navigation point. If you right-click on it, you can "pin" this app to your navigation.
You can also integrate apps directly into a team. Use the + sign at the end of the horizontal navigation
Select the app you wish to integrate in your channel. This app will now be permanently be displayed in the navigation of the channel.
Service description Stream
Service description Forms
Service description 'Task by Planner and ToDo'
Service description Whiteboard
Description and customer benefit
The "Whiteboard" web app works like a digital tablet for handwritten notes that can be entered using a mouse, touchpad or pen. In an online meeting, different users can write or draw on the whiteboard at the same time. This helps to collect ideas or to create mind maps in a team. Every whiteboard created is automatically saved in the cloud and can be shared with others via a link.
Customer groups / costs
The use of whiteboard is free of charge. A Microsoft 365 subscription is required.
Installation on Windows devices
- Call the following link at https://www.microsoft.com/de-ch/microsoft-365/microsoft-whiteboard/digital-whiteboard-app
- Select Windows as the operating system
- Click Download and follow the instructions; During the process, you will be asked to log in with your ETH username.
Installation für iOS Devices
Download Microsoft Whiteboard from the App Store to your iOS device (requires Apple iOS 9 or higher, iPhone 5s or higher, iPad Mini 3 or higher, iPad Air or iPad Pro) and log in with your ETH username.
Integration of whiteboard in Team-meetings
The whiteboard app can be activated directly during an online meeting. Just click on "Share" in the control block. In the lower part of the screen the various options for what you want to share are now displayed. The whiteboard app is displayed on the right side.
Click on it and now the meeting participants will see Whiteboard. You are now able to invite participants to work on the whiteboard simultaneously.
Update March 2021:
Microsoft Whiteboard has been available for some time in Microsoft Teams meetings, and now can be added as a tab to a Teams channel. Add a whiteboard the same way you’d add most tabs, by clicking + then selecting the Whiteboard app. Whiteboard functionality is available directly in Teams, and for more intensive use, like drawing or writing with a stylus or pencil on iPads or Windows tablets, you can open your board in the Whiteboard app.
Weblink
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-whiteboard/digital-whiteboard-app
Service description Wiki
Service description Shift
Service description One Note
Service description OneNote Web Clipper
Service description Notability / GoodNotes
Description and customer benefit
For users who mainly create handwritten notes on their mobile device, there are a variety of apps such as GoodNotes or Notability. Both apps are well coordinated with the Apple Pencil. Microsoft offers the option of synchronizing data from the Notability or GoodNotes app on OneDrive.
Customer groups / costs / ordering (installation)
The user bears the costs for the acquisition of the app himself.
How to set up the synchronization from the Notability/GoodNote-app to OneNote
- Open the browser and go to https://myapps.microsoft.com and log in with your ETH user name and password.
- On the screen that appears, click the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Click the "Add Self Service Apps" button
- The list with the available apps appears - click on the app that you want to integrate and then on "Add".
- Confirm your selection by clicking on "Add" again
- The app you added now appears in the "All apps" list (in this example, Notability)
- Switch to the app on your mobile device (in this example Notability) - and click on the symbol for settings in the lower left corner.
- Select the "OneDrive" option in the "Auto Backup" menu
- Log in with your ETH user name and password (Note: the screen may differ between GoodNote and Notability and depending on the device used)
- In your OneDrive you will now find a folder with the name of the respective app you are synchronising (in this example Notability)
