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Washington State University zzusis Project

zzusis browser requirements

End User Workstation Requirements

The zzusis system is powered by Oracle's PeopleSoft software. In order to use the zzusis portal, your work and/or personal computer must meet minimum hardware and software requirements. Your department IT support staff or the WSU IS Help Desk 509-335-HELP (4357) can assist you with questions about these requirements.

Web Browser and Client Operating System Certifications

The following combinations of web (internet) browser and client operating systems will work with zzusis:

  • Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 on Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista
  • Firefox 3.6, 7 on Microsoft Windows Vista and 7, Ubuntu, and Mac OS 10.6 and later
  • Google Chrome 13 on Microsoft Windows Vista and 7 and Mac OS 10.6 and later
  • Apple Safari 3.0, 3.1,3.2, and 4 | 3.1,3.2, and 4 (Apple Safari 3.0) on Mac OS 10.5 and later

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4, and Windows XP are no longer supported by Microsoft. PeopleSoft no longer recommends these operating systems.

OBIEE Web Browser Requirements

The following web (internet) browsers work with OBIEE:

  • Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11
  • Mozilla Firefox 11 and later
  • Google Chrome 19 and later
  • Apple Safari 4 and 5

Additional Items of Note

  • Recommended screen resolution is 1024x768 or higher
  • Pop-ups must be turned on
  • WSU sites must be set to trusted
  • Weekly clearing of cache and cookies is strongly recommended.

Settings for best user-experience:

The following end-user browser settings provide best-use options for both the casual user of zzusis portal and the power user. In order to ensure optimal performance when using the zzusis portal, the following are suggested settings for web browsers.

These settings provide the best user experience for the zzusis portal system (zzusis.wsu.edu) and ensure all portal services will work as expected.

Deleting Cache and Cookies

  • Select the Tools menu
  • Select Clear Recent History
  • Make sure that the Time range to clear pull-down menu is set to Everything and all boxes are checked
  • Select the Clear Now button
  • Close and re-open the browser

Allowing Popups from WSU site

  • Select the Tools menu
  • Select Options
  • Select the Content tab
  • Select the Exceptions button next to the Block pop-up widows section
  • Add the following to the Address of website field: *.wsu.edu
  • Select the Allow button
  • Select the OK button back on the main options window

These settings provide the best user experience for the zzusis portal system (zzusis.wsu.edu) and ensure all portal services will work as expected.

Deleting Cache and Cookies

  • Select the Safari menu located at the upper right hand corner of your screen
  • Select Empty Cache
  • When asked if you are sure you want to empty the cache select the Empty button
  • Select the Safari menu located at the upper right hand corner of your screen
  • Select Preferences
  • Select the Security tab
  • Select the Show Cookies button
  • Select Remove All
  • Select Done
  • Close and re-open the browser

Disabling the Popup Blocker

  • Select the Safari menu located at the upper right hand corner of your screen
  • Select Preferences
  • Select the Security tab
  • Uncheck the box next to Block pop-up windows

These settings provide the best user experience for the zzusis portal system (zzusis.wsu.edu) and ensure all portal services will work as expected.

Deleting Cache and Cookies

  • Select the Tools menu (wrench icon) from the upper right hand corner of the screen
  • Select Options from the Tools menu
  • On the Under the Hood tab, in the Privacy area, select the Clear browsing data… button
  • Select the Clear browsing data button at the bottom of the window
  • Close and reopen the browser

Disabling the Popup Blocker

  • Select the Tools menu (wrench icon) from the upper right hand corner of the screen
  • Select Options from the Tools menu
  • On the Under the Hood tab, in the Privacy area, select the Clear browsing data… button
  • Select Pop-ups from the Features: menu
  • Select Allow sites to show pop-ups or click on the Exceptions… button to add an exception for zzusis.

These settings provide the best user experience for the zzusis portal system (zzusis.wsu.edu) and ensure all portal services will work as expected. Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7 and up are the only officially supported Browsers.

Deleting Cache and Cookies

  • Select the Tools menu from the upper right hand corner of the screen
  • Select Internet Options
  • Under Browsing history select the Delete button
  • In the Delete Browsing History menu, make sure all boxes but the top one are checked
  • Select the Delete button
  • Close and reopen the browser

Disabling the Popup Blocker

  • Select the Tools menu from the upper right hand corner of the screen
  • Select Internet Options
  • Select the Privacy tab
  • Under the Pop-up Blocker section, uncheck the check box next to 'Turn on the Pop-up Blocker'
  • Scroll just over half way down the available options to find Display mixed content and set that to Enable

Enabling mixed content

  • Go to the Tools Menu on the upper right hand corner of the IE window
  • Select Internet Options
  • Select the Security tab
  • In the section labeled Security level for this zone, select the Custom level... button

Adding WSU sites as 'trusted'

  • Go to the Tools Menu on the upper right hand corner of the IE window
  • Select Internet Options
  • Select the Privacy tab
  • In the Settings section, select the Sites button
  • In the Address of website: field enter ".wsu.edu" manually and select Allow