Old Schools network installation project
Work is currently underway in transforming the data network at Old Schools. It has been unreliable, difficult to support, and in desperate need of updating for a number of years.
University Map coverage expanded
The UIS map team has recently completed work on increasing the coverage of the University Map. They've also updated the search index and improved the underlying system that compiles and displays the map.
TechLink Community programme and updates: October 2020
More than 100 TechLink members registered to join UIS Director, Prof. Ian Leslie's online TechLink Community event on Tuesday 20 October.
Lecture capture update: phase one roll-out complete
The lecture capture team, which includes colleagues from Estate Management, UIS, and the Education Quality and Policy Office, has completed the first phase of rolling out recording equipment across the University to support online teaching and learning.
Panopto maintenance at midnight tonight (00:00 on Thursday 8 October)
The Panopto Lecture Capture Cloud service will be undergoing maintenance on Thursday 8 October 2020 from 00:00 (midnight tonight) and will be unavailable for up to 3 hours.
GBN network joins up to plant protection
The University's data network, the Granta Backbone Network (GBN), has joined up to the plant protection provider LinesearchBeforeUDig. This will add an extra level of protection to our essential core infrastructure at this critical time for the University.
Moodle maintenance on Tuesday 29 September
The Moodle service will be subject to interruption between 07:00 and 09:00 on Tuesday 29 September while we carry out routine maintenance.
Bug in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 that affects new VPN configurations
The latest release of Apple's iPad and iPhone operating systems, due out today, has a bug that requires users to follow a different process when setting up a new VPN configuration. It doesn’t affect existing configurations.
AirGroup functionality expanded on University Wireless Service
We’ve expanded AirGroup functionality on the University Wireless Service. AirGroup enables personal devices to discover and communicate with each other via Wi-Fi – for example, it allows you to use Airplay from your mobile devices to your Apple TV.
Wireless Service maintenance 07:30–08:00 Tuesday 15 September
The University Wireless Service will be undergoing maintenance between 07:30 and 08:00 on Tuesday 15 September while we apply an essential software upgrade. During this period, users may experience interruptions when attempting to connect to eduroam, the UniOfCam guest system, the UniOfCam-IoT system and local SSIDs. Established connections should be unaffected.
Essential IT guidance for ACN users returning to the office
If you’ve agreed with your manager and Department that you can return to working on site, please review the following guidance before using IT when you return to the office for the first time since lockdown.
Wireless Service maintenance 07:30–08:00 Tuesday 8 September
The University Wireless Service will be undergoing maintenance between 07:30 and 08:00 on Tuesday 8 September while we apply an essential software upgrade. During this period, users may experience interruptions when attempting to connect to eduroam, the UniOfCam guest system, the UniOfCam-IoT system and local SSIDs. Established connections should be unaffected.
Be on the alert for phishing and malware emails
University email accounts are currently receiving a high number of convincing phishing emails that contain attached files – typically Word documents – or a link to a website prompting the viewer to download a file. If opened, these files lead to a malware infection.
Maximum 1-year validity for TLS/SSL certificates from 1 September
All Certificate Authorities are required to stop issuing 2-year TLS/SSL certificates from 1 September 2020.
New Wi-Fi system for devices that can't connect via eduroam
We've released a new University Wireless system that allows staff and students to connect personal devices that can't currently connect to the eduroam Wi-Fi service.
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