October 2009 Archives

Oct
29
2009

Oak3 Email Server Restarting »

Email Services is currently restarting Oak3.  Users may connect automatically to their alternate server, Aspen3, via the Notes client or IMAP or by changing their url string to aspen3.vcu.edu via VCU Mail Anywhere....
Past | Posted by Connie Lowery in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
28
2009

Power Systems Maintenance May Affect Network Connectivity in Cabell (Oct. 30-7pm) »

VCU Facilities Management has scheduled an electrical power outage for Cabell Library on Friday October 30th, starting 7pm.  During this time, the UPS and generator will keep the routers in the basement up, however network connectivity within Cabell may go down during this test.  However there is a chance that...
Past | Posted by Hope Adams in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
28
2009

Update for Mozilla Firefox fixes multiple critical vulnerabilities »

Yesterday, Mozilla Foundation released Firefox 3.5.4 and Firefox 3.0.15 in order to fix 11 new security flaws found in previous versions of the software. Of these 11 flaws, 6 are rated critical and some of these could allow an attacker to run arbitrary programs of their choosing to take control...
Past | Posted by Greg Pendergast in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
27
2009

Network Maintenance Scheduled For Thursday, October 29th »

VCU Technology Services has scheduled network equipment maintenance for Thursday, October 29, 2009, beginning at 5 a.m.  This maintenance window is scheduled to be completed by 7 a.m.  During this maintenance window the Monroe Park campus will experience a momentary network connection disruption.  Please contact the VCU Technology Services Help Desk...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
27
2009

Update (10/28) - LANDesk Server Maintenance Wednesday, Oct 28 »

Complete - Minor updates will be made to the LANDesk core servers on Wednesday, October 28 from 7:00am until 8:00am.  Some brief disruption to services may be encountered.  All systems should be online and operational by 8:00am. Please contact the VCU Technology Services Help Desk (828-2227, help@vcu.edu) with any questions....
Past | Posted by Mary Young in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
27
2009

Network Maintenance Scheduled For Thursday, October 29th in Broad & Belvidere Apts. »

VCU Technology Services has scheduled maintenance for the VCU network for Thursday, October 29, 2009.  This maintenance window will only affect the Broad Street and Belvidere Apartments.  Work is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. and be completed at 6:15 a.m.  During this maintenance there will be a brief network...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
22
2009

[CANCELED] Network Maintenance Scheduled For Tuesday, Oct. 27th, Will Interrupt Internet Connectivity »

VCU Technology Services has scheduled maintenance for the VCU Internet firewall appliance to correct a software problem. All connectivity to the Internet will be interrupted during this maintenance window. The maintenance window is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and will be completed by 6:30...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
21
2009

Power Systems Maintenance Will Affect Network Connectivity in Sanger Hall (Oct. 24th) »

VCU Facilities Management is taking power systems down in Sanger Hall this Saturday, October 24, 2009, beginning at 6 a.m. for maintenance. This maintenance window is scheduled to run until 12 p.m. noon on Saturday. During this maintenance window parts of Sanger Hall will lose network service.  Generators onsite will keep...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
21
2009

Aspen3 Email Server Restarting »

Aspen3 Faculty/Staff email server is currently restarting.  Users may connect to their alternate server, Oak3, automatically via the Notes client or via IMAP at Oak3.vcu.edu.  VCU Mail Anywhere users may change their url string to:  http://Oak3.vcu.edu/usermail#/mailfile.nsf....
Past | Posted by Joe Lichtenstein in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
19
2009

Network Maintenance Scheduled for Tuesday Morning, Oct. 20th »

VCU Technology Services has scheduled a maintenance window for Tuesday morning, October 19, 2009, beginning at 4:45 a.m. This maintenance is due to be completed by 5 a.m. There will be a brief disruption of the University connection to the Internet. Internal VCU network traffic and telephone service should not be...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
18
2009

New Phishing Email Appears To Be From Help Desk - Please Do Not Reply & Delete The Message »

A new phishing email asking for eID and password information may arrive in your email inbox and appears to be sent from the help@vcu.edu email address. This is NOT a legitimate email from VCU. The VCU community is asked to not reply and please delete this email immediately.The help@vcu.edu email...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
16
2009

Oak2 Email Server Restarting »

Oak2 Faculty/Staff email server is currently restarting.  Users may connect to their alternate server, Aspen2, automatically via the Notes client or via IMAP at Aspen2.vcu.edu.  VCU Mail Anywhere users may change their url string to:  http://aspen2.vcu.edu/usermail#/mailfile.nsf....
Past | Posted by Joe Lichtenstein in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
14
2009

UPDATE: VCU Internet Connection Disruption (Resolved) »

UPDATE: VCU Technology Services staff is reporting that all connections to the Internet outside of VCU are now operational.  Please contact the VCUTS Help Desk (828-2227, help@vcu.edu) should you continue to experience any connection problems.VCU Technology Services staff has determined their is an issue with one of VCU's two connections...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
14
2009

Network Maintenance Scheduled for Thursday Morning, Oct. 15th »

VCU Technology Services has scheduled network maintenance for Thursday morning, October 15, 2009, beginning at 6 a.m. This maintenance window is scheduled to be completed no later than 6:30 a.m. During this maintenance window there will be a short period where VCU's connection to the Internet outside of the University will be...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
14
2009

Update (10/16) - October LANDesk Server Maintenance »

COMPLETED - VCU Technology Services has scheduled server maintenance on all LANDesk servers between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2009. All services should be restored by 8 a.m.Please contact the VCU Technology Services Help Desk (828-2227, help@vcu.edu) with any questions.NOTE: Don't be a phishing victim -...
Past | Posted by Mary Young in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
14
2009

Scheduled Maintenance - E-mail Servers - RESCHEDULED »

Rescheduled maintenance will be performed on the E-mail system Saturday, October 24, between 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. During this maintenance window, access to e-mail may be unavailable on your primary server. Access to your e-mail via your alternate server should be available automatically when accessing through VCU Mail Anywhere,...
Past | Posted by James Pociluyko in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
11
2009

Banner System Unavailable During Upgrade Beginning The Evening Of Oct. 15th through Oct. 18th »

All eServices/Banner systems (student, financial aid, employee, finance) will be UNAVAILABLE beginning 9 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2009, through Sunday, October 18, 2009, for a required, comprehensive upgrade. This includes both self-service and administrative use of the system.The Banner Reporting Center and Operational Data Store will be available on Friday &...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
9
2009

Critical Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat / Reader exploited by attackers »

UPDATE: Adobe Acrobat and Reader fixes are now available. If you are using a personally-owned computer, please update you copy of Acrobat and/or Reader as soon as possible. If you are using a VCU-owned computer, please coordinate the update of this software with your Tech Support staff. Adobe has released...
Past | Posted by Greg Pendergast in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
8
2009

Network Maintenance Scheduled for Friday Morning, Oct. 9th »

VCU Technology Services has scheduled maintenance for the network connection to the Internet outside of the University for 5 a.m. on Friday morning, October 9, 2009.  This maintenance should be completed by 5:15 a.m. and will be accompanied by a brief disruption of network traffic to the Internet. Traffic on...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
8
2009

Upcoming Maintenance for Blackboard SafeAssign, Sync (Bb Learn), and Scholar »

We have been notified by Blackboard Inc. that they have scheduled maintenance to specific components for the upcoming weekend. Please note that the VCU Blackboard system WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE, but specific components may not be, as indicated in the announcement below from Blackboard. "Please note that Blackboard SafeAssign, Blackboard...
Past | Posted by Jana Avery in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
8
2009

Network Maintenance Scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12th »

VCU Technology Services has scheduled network maintenance for Monday, Oct. 12th, beginning at 5 a.m. This maintenance is scheduled to be completed by 7 a.m.  Network data and voice connections to Founders Hall, Shafer Street Playhouse, and Shafer Court Dining Center will be disrupted during this network maintenance window.Please contact the VCU...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
5
2009

Network Maintenance Scheduled For Wednesday, October 7th »

VCU Technology Services has scheduled maintenance for the VCU network for Wednesday, October 7, 2009.  This maintenance window will only affect the Broad Street and Belvidere Apartments.  Work is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. and be completed at 6:15 a.m.  During this maintenance there will be a brief network...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
5
2009

VCUCard System Maintenance Scheduled For Tuesday, Oct. 6th »

VCU Technology Services has schedule system maintenance for the VCUCard system beginning at 7:30 a.m on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. This maintenance window is scheduled for 1 to 2 hours in duration.  During this time the following services will be unavailable:-CSVT machines for loading funds to RamBucks with cash-Pay-for-print stations-Copiers-Vending-Laundry (Cash...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
2
2009

Aspen2 Email Server Restarting »

Aspen2 Faculty/Staff email server is currently restarting.  Users may connect to their alternate server, Oak2, automatically via the Notes client or via IMAP at oak2.vcu.edu.  VCU Mail Anywhere users may change their url string to:  http://oak2.vcu.edu/usermail#/mailfile.nsf....
Past | Posted by Joe Lichtenstein in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.
Oct
2
2009

A.D. Williams & West Hospital Telephone Service Maintenance Scheduled For Oct. 6 »

VCU Technology Services has scheduled the migration of backup routing for digital phones (VoIP) in A.D. Williams Clinic and West Hospital for Tuesday, October 6, 2009. This work is scheduled to begin at 2 a.m. and will be completed by 5 a.m. During this outage, 5-digit dialing from West Hospital and...
Past | Posted by Sam Kennedy in the Technology Services: Alerts blog.

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