Tag Archives: Scheduled

Scheduled: major network core upgrade

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UPDATE: As of 2:30 am on May 16, all significant problems have been resolved though a few minor issues remain that will be corrected in the next few days.

On Saturday, May 15, Information Systems will be replacing some core components of the network to address reliability problems and replace devices that will no longer be supported by the manufacturer.  The outage will be extensive.  Google services including email will remain available off-campus, but all on-campus technology will be unavailable, including phones and wired and wireless network access.  Campus computers will be unusable for any tasks other than what can be done with locally stored files.

Outages of this magnitude are rare but ocassionally necessary to maintain a reliable network.  Thank you for your patience and flexibility.  If you have any questions please email the Helpdesk, helpdesk@emu.edu

Scheduled: myEMU & J1

myEMU, Student Information System (Jenzabar EX), Student Information System (SIS)

Monday, July 13, 4 AM until noon is a scheduled information system outage for the Student Information System (Jenzabar J1) and myEMU. EMU will be upgrading Jenzabar One and myEMU. J1 will be unavailable during this time; myEMU will have limited functionality.

We expect to have myEMU available by 10 AM.

This outage is for J1 and myEMU. EMU payment processing (CashNET) is dependent on J1 and myEMU and will be down some during the J1 outage. Other systems should not be affected.

If you use the J1 client, please quit the client before you end work on Friday (July 10). If the client is running during the upgrade, you may need to restart your computer after the upgrade for J1 to work correctly.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Information Systems Helpdesk: helpdesk@emu.edu or 540.432.4357.

 

Update 11:30 AM, both myEMU and J1 are available for use.  IS is continuing to do some additional work on the upgrade, but users are welcome to use either product.

 

Scheduled: myEMU and EX

myEMU, Student Information System (SIS), Uncategorized

Wednesday, March 7, 6:00 AM to noon is a scheduled information systems outage for the Student Information System (Jenzabar EX) and myEMU. We will be installing a major upgrade. EX will be unavailable during this time; myEMU will have limited functionality.

Please note the outage occurs during business hours. We have scheduled this in close consultation with EX module managers and to occur during Spring Break. We regularly review our outage procedures to minimize disruption for faculty, staff, and students.

This outage is for only EX and myEMU. No other systems will be affected.

If you use the EX client, please quit the client before you leave work Tuesday. If the client is running during the upgrade you may need to restart your computer after the upgrade for EX to work correctly.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Information Systems Helpdesk: helpdesk@emu.edu or 540.432.4357 (x4357 on the Harrisonburg campus).

8:40 AM The EX client package is currently being deployed to users machine. Once you have received the new EX client. It is fine to start using EX.

10:30 Both my EMU and EX should be functioning. If you encounter difficulties with using EX please create a ticket at:

https://helpdesk.emu.edu/jira/servicedesk/customer/portal/4 

 

Scheduled: Multiple system outage

File Server, LMS, Multiple Servers, myEMU, Phone System, Printing, Remote Desktop Server, SSC Campus, Student Information System (Jenzabar EX), Student Information System (SIS), Web Server

This Saturday, 17 June 2017, from 5pm to 10pm is a scheduled Information Systems outage. We will be upgrading a core network storage device. Many services are affected, including:

  • emu.edu (web site)
  • Jenzabar EX, InfoMaker, and PowerFAIDS
  • myEMU
  • Moodle
  • Network drives (P:, G:, Z:, etc.)
  • Printing on the Harrisonburg campus
  • Phone  and voicemail service on the Harrisonburg campus
  • Remote desktop services
  • Wireless network access

Services not affected include:

  • Internet access
  • EMU Gmail
  • EMU Google Drive and G-Suite.
  • SSC Campus
  • 25Live room scheduling

As always we’ll update this post with any changes.

Please contact the Helpdesk with questions or concerns: helpdesk@emu.edu or 540 432 4357 (x4357 on the Harrisonburg campus). (For best results, please contact us before the outage–our systems will be offline too.)

MyEMU and Jenzabar EX Scheduled Outage

myEMU, Student Information System (Jenzabar EX), Student Information System (SIS)

Tomorrow morning, Friday April 21 from 6:30-7:00 AM, is a scheduled outage for Jenzabar EX and myEMU. Both Jenzabar EX and myEMU will be unavailable during this time. No other systems will be affected by this outage.

We’ve scheduled this outage at an unusual time to correct a problem that causes some EX programs to crash. The need for this fix is urgent. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you use EX and your computer is not shut down during the upgrade (i.e. before you leave for the day today), you will need to restart it after the upgrade for EX to work correctly.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Information Systems Helpdesk: helpdesk@emu.edu or 540.432.4357 (x4357 on the Harrisonburg campus).

MyEMU and Jenzabar EX Scheduled Outage

myEMU, Student Information System (Jenzabar EX), Student Information System (SIS)

Tonight, Wednesday 5 April from 8:30-9:30 is a scheduled outage for Jenzabar EX and myEMU. Both Jenzabar EX and myEMU will be unavailable during this time. No other systems will be affected by this outage.

We’ve scheduled this outage at an unusual time to correct a problem that prevents many scheduled tasks for running. The need for this fix is urgent. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Information Systems Helpdesk: helpdesk@emu.edu or 540.432.4357 (x4357 on the Harrisonburg campus).

myEMU Scheduled Outage

myEMU

Saturday, March 25, is a scheduled information systems outage for myEMU. The outage will begin at 8:00 am and we expect it to last about two hours. myEMU will be unavailable during this time.

We expect the outage to be for only myEMU. No other systems will be affected by this outage.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Information Systems Helpdesk: helpdesk@emu.edu or 540.432.4357 (x4357 on the Harrisonburg campus).

MyEMU and Jenzabar EX Scheduled Outage

myEMU, Student Information System (Jenzabar EX), Student Information System (SIS)

Friday, April 14, 8:00 am to Saturday, April 15, 5:00 pm is a scheduled information systems outage for Student Information Systems (EX) and myEMU. We will be installing a major upgrade. EX and myEMU will be unavailable during this time.

We expect the outage to be for only EX and myEMU. No other systems will be affected by this outage.

If you use EX and your computer is not shut down during the upgrade (i.e. before you leave for the weekend), you will need to restart it after the upgrade for EX to work correctly.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Information Systems Helpdesk: helpdesk@emu.edu or 540.432.4357 (x4357 on the Harrisonburg campus).

MyEMU and Jenzabar EX Scheduled Outage

myEMU, Student Information System (Jenzabar EX), Student Information System (SIS)

Friday, December 30, 8:00 am to Saturday, December 31, 5:00 pm is a scheduled information systems outage for Student Information Systems (EX) and myEMU. We will be installing a major upgrade. EX and myEMU will be unavailable during this time.

We expect the outage to be for only EX and myEMU. No other systems will be affected by this outage.

If you use EX and your computer is not shut down during the upgrade (i.e. before you leave for the holidays), you will need to restart it after the upgrade for EX to work correctly.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Information Systems Helpdesk: helpdesk@emu.edu or 540.432.4357 (x4357 on the Harrisonburg campus).