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==== CS IT ''Ugrad Net''Services That Will ''Not'' Be Available During The Server Upgrade=====
 
==== CS IT ''Ugrad Net''Services That Will ''Not'' Be Available During The Server Upgrade=====
  
* CS Ugrad Mail:  People with CS Ugrad mail accounts '''will not''' be able to
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* CS Ugrad Mail:  People with CS Ugrad mail accounts '''will not''' be able to retrieve their mail via IMAP, POP, or webmail.  Technically, ugrad mail accounts will be able to ''send'' mail, since that doesn't rely on the server being upgraded, but most mail clients will also save a copy of the sent message using IMAP, and that will '''not''' work.
  retrieve their mail via IMAP, POP, or webmail.  Technically, ugrad mail
 
  accounts will be able to ''send'' mail, since that doesn't rely on the
 
  server being upgraded, but most mail clients will also save a copy of
 
  the sent message using IMAP, and that will '''not''' work.
 
  
* Ugrad Password Changes:  During the upgrade, you will '''not''' be able to change your CS Ugrad Net password.  This also includes account shell changes
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* Ugrad Password Changes:  During the upgrade, you will '''not''' be able to change your CS Ugrad Net password.  This also includes account shell changes (via the `chsh` program) and full name ("GECOS") changes (via the `chfn` program).  
  (via the `chsh` program) and full name ("GECOS") changes (via the
 
  `chfn` program).  
 
 
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Revision as of 13:08, 15 March 2022


CS IT STAFF AVAILABILITY

  • The CS IT Support staff is back in Malone Hall. Our group is working a hybrid schedule with some of us working remotely on certain days, while others of our team are on campus.
  • We continue being available M-F, 8:30 to 5pm, but there may be certain times we might be online only.
  • Therefore, please remember to email support@cs.jhu.edu for assistance.
  • Also, please have Zoom available on your device(s), so that we can arrange to contact you using that method, as an alternative to in-person communication.
  • For the time being, Steve DeBlasio, our accounts liaison, is providing a virtual version of his daily office hours for accounts, etc. Email support@cs.jhu.edu for details.


CS IT SERVICE OUTAGES

UNPLANNED CS IT SERVICE OUTAGES

None at this time


PLANNED CS IT SERVICE OUTAGES

WHAT: CS Ugrad Net' Mail/Accounts Server Outage Due To An Upgrade WHEN: March 22, from 9am to 11am (during Spring Break) DETAILS: We will be upgrading the CS Ugrad Mail/Accounts server known as hops the morning of March 22, from 9am to 11am. During that time several CS IT-provided Ugrad online services will be unavailable.

CS IT Ugrad NetServices That Will Not Be Available During The Server Upgrade=

  • CS Ugrad Mail: People with CS Ugrad mail accounts will not be able to retrieve their mail via IMAP, POP, or webmail. Technically, ugrad mail accounts will be able to send mail, since that doesn't rely on the server being upgraded, but most mail clients will also save a copy of the sent message using IMAP, and that will not work.
  • Ugrad Password Changes: During the upgrade, you will not be able to change your CS Ugrad Net password. This also includes account shell changes (via the `chsh` program) and full name ("GECOS") changes (via the `chfn` program).

CS COMPUTING LAB AVAILABILITY

Malone G-61 Masters Lab/Ugrad Lab Closure

WHAT: Malone Hall G-61, both the Masters and Ugrad sides of the lab, will be closed to CS students due to the ACM Programming Contest.
WHEN: Saturday, February 26, from 11am to 7pm.
DETAILS:
The G-61 Masters and Ugrad Labs will be used for an ACM Programming Contest and will therefore be closed for non-contest use during the 11am to 7pm time period on Feb. 26.
  • During the lab closure times, the Masters and Ugrad Linux computers in G-61 will continue to be available remotely, via SSH.
  • Ugrad Lab, MH 122 will not be affected and will remain open during this time


UPDATE - July 19, 2021 - The CS Computing Labs are once again available for in-person access...

MH-122 (CS Undergrad Lab/Collaboration room): Is now available for in-person access.
All CS Linux systems in that room (ugrad1 through ugrad12) are available for use in-person or remotely, via ssh. Masks are required for entry.
G-61 (CS Masters/Ugrad Labs): Is now available for in-person access.
The Linux systems in this lab area (masters1 through masters16 and ugrad13 through ugrad24) are available for use in-person or remotely, via ssh. Masks are required for entry.

Please see our Labs page for further information.


AUDIO/VISUAL (A/V) OUTAGES

None at this time.