Security reported problems viewing the Lenel security cameras at approximately 11:30am. The camera windows would appear to open, but there was a problem with connecting to the server. The video server was rebooted at approximately 12:45pm. This corrected the problem.
Monthly Archives: May 2004
Blackboard 6.1 Problems II
The problems with the Blackboard server was traced by Blackboard support to some configuration parameters that were not set to optimal levels. these parameters were adjusted, and the problem should be resolved.
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New BBS for contributors
I’ve replaced PHPBb with SMF (formerly YABBSE) because it has better user management.
Blackboard 6.1 Problems I
There have been intermittent problems with the new Blackboard 6.1 server, starting this past weekend. At random intervals the server returns a “500 Internal Server Error”. This can happen on any page.
Blackboard service has been called, and is looking into the problem now.
Web Server Hardware Maintenance
Additional disk space will be added to the University’s web server during the OIS scheduled Preventative Maintenance window, 6-8 AM, Wednesday, 19 May. The web server will be down approximately from 6-6:30 AM.
Blackboard Migration Complete
Blackboard migration from version 5.5.1 to version 6.1 is complete. The new Blackboard system is now in service.
Blackboard Upgrade
The Blackboard server will be unavailable starting at midnight, Monday, 17 May. During this time, OIS staff will upgrade the existing server from Blackboard version 5.5.1 to version 6.1. Three days have been reserved for the upgrade process: 17, 18, and 19 May. Blackboard services will be restored by midnight, 20 May, but may be restored sooner. Check the OIS maintenance site for details during the upgrade window.
AVG rebooted with new DAT file update
The Anti-Virus Gateway was reboot after updating to the 4359 DAT file. This DAT file allows the AVG to detect the W32/Bagle.ab virus. The server was out of service for about ten minutes as it rebooted.
AVG failed to update
The Anti-Virus Gateway failed to update to the 4357 DAT file. The update was run manually and the DAT files were updated. We are now able to detect the W32/Bagle.aa virus.
Blackboard 6.1 Server Installed
The Blackboard 6.1 server was installed. All blackboard services are functional. Ready for the migration from Blackboard 5.5.1 on 17 May.