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Computing Services
20
Mar
2013
On Thursday, March 21 at 9:00 pm, the Systems Administrator will perform scheduled maintenance on the PaperCut print server.
It will take roughly 30 minutes to complete the update and patch process during which time access to Toshiba copier/printers and other PaperCut printers will be unavailable.
Should you have questions, please contact Computing Services by calling 814-332-2755.
19
Mar
2013
Resolution: Gator is back on line and functioning as expected after correcting the issues. Should you have difficulties connecting to Gator, please contact Computing Services.
Original Post: The Systems Administrator informed us an issue with the FTP server known as Gator. He is aware of the problem and working to correct the issue.
22
Feb
2013
Update: Remote checks of the network at the college houses affected by the issue on Friday shows they are back on-line and Internet access has been restored.
If you live in one of the houses listed below and are having problems connecting to the internet in your house, please contact the Computing Services Help Desk to report the problem.
Original Post: The College has been informed by Windstream, our DSL provider, that there has been an equipment failure, which is affecting Internet access at several of the college houses.
House impacted by this outage include..
The campus network and AC-Wireless are not effected by this outage.
22
Oct
2012
Update & resolution: The network issues were a little wider than originally reported, also effecting parts of other buildings on campus including Bentley and 454 House. The switches that caused the loss of connectivity restarted as they are programmed to and restored network access within moments of the blip in service. The network team continues to monitor the situation but have not found any lingering issues related to the incident.
Original Post: There is a possibility that you could be experiencing connection issues in these two location. We are currently working on the problem. We will keep you informed of any status changes.
16
Oct
2012
Update: Technical and Network Services are investigating the localized network issue causing short-term loss of connectivity in Pelletier Library, Alden Hall, Carnegie Hall, and portions of the Campus Center. As additional details are shared they will be posted to this site.
Resolved: The hardware component was replaced and full network access was restored this morning. All services are available and functioning as expected. If you are experiencing issues connecting to the wired network please report your experience to Computing Services.
Update: The hardware at the route of the problem has failed again so the Network Administrators are going to take advantage of the outage and replace the failing component. The following buildings will be with out connectivity for a short time.
Update: Network connectivity was returned to those buildings effected earlier this morning. The hardware that caused of the network outage are scheduled for replacement today (10/16/12) at Noon. There will be a short-lived network outage for Alden Hall, Carnegie Hall and Pelletier Library.
Original: Members of the Technical and Network Services group are working on restoring connectivity to those building currently experiencing network problems. The lack of connectivity is limiting computer use in Alden Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Pelletier Library.
Additional information will be posted as it is known.
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