Monthly Archives: August 2025

{Facilities NETWORK}: Planned Maintenance, Mon, Aug 25, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

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Dear members of the Puget Sound community,

 

Technology Services (TS) has planned the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance being performed are available below:

 

Facilities Network: Planned Maintenance

Monday, August 25 | 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

 

SYSTEMS IMPACTED: 

  • Facilities Network

 

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

  • Technology Services will be rebooting network switches to establish remote management capabilities.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • During the maintenance window, wired and Wi-Fi network connections in Facilities will go offline for approximately 30 minutes.

 

To learn more about Technology Services’ Incident Communication Plan or to view a list of our Critical Systems and definitions, please visit our Service Announcements page on the Puget Sound website.

 

Thank you for your patience as we conduct this important work. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the TS Service Desk. 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help: support.pugetsound.edu 

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

 

{Communications House NETWORK}: Planned Maintenance, Thu, Aug 21, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

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This logo identifies the Technology Services department within the University of Puget Sound

Dear members of the Puget Sound community,

 

Technology Services (TS) has planned the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance being performed are available below:

 

Communications House Network: Planned Maintenance

Thursday, August 21 | 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

 

SYSTEMS IMPACTED: 

  • Communications House

 

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

  • Technology Services will be upgrading firmware on network switches.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • During the maintenance window, wired and Wi-Fi network connections in Communications House will go offline for approximately 30 minutes.

 

To learn more about Technology Services’ Incident Communication Plan or to view a list of our Critical Systems and definitions, please visit our Service Announcements page on the Puget Sound website.

 

Thank you for your patience as we conduct this important work. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the TS Service Desk. 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help: support.pugetsound.edu 

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

 

{HARNED/THOMPSON, MUSIC, SCHIFF, OPPENHEIMER NETWORK}: Planned Maintenance, Wed, Aug 20, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

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This logo identifies the Technology Services department within the University of Puget Sound

Dear members of the Puget Sound community,

 

Technology Services (TS) has planned the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance being performed are available below:

 

Harned/Thompson, Music, Schiff, and Oppenheimer Hall Network: Planned Maintenance

Wednesday, August 20 | 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

 

SYSTEMS IMPACTED: 

  • Harned/Thompson Network
  • Music Network
  • Schiff Network
  • Oppenheimer Hall Network

 

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

  • Technology Services will be upgrading firmware on network switches.


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • During the maintenance window, wired and Wi-Fi network connections in Harned/Thompson, Music, Schiff, and Oppenheimer Hall will go offline for approximately 30 minutes.

 

To learn more about Technology Services' Incident Communication Plan or to view a list of our Critical Systems and definitions, please visit our Service Announcements page on the Puget Sound website.

 

Thank you for your patience as we conduct this important work. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the TS Service Desk. 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help: support.pugetsound.edu 

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

{CAMPUS INTERNET}: Planned Maintenance, Thursday, Aug 14, 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

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This logo identifies the Technology Services department within the University of Puget Sound

Dear members of the Puget Sound community,

Technology Services (TS) has planned the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance being performed are available below:

Network Security Devices (Firewalls): Planned Maintenance

Thursday, August 14 | 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • A brief internet outage of a minute or two can occur when testing failovers. 

  • Security Services will remain reachable at (253) 879-3311 during this time.

SYSTEMS IMPACTED: 

  • Inbound and outbound internet access 

  • GlobalProtect VPN

  • Systems requiring Internet connectivity on campus, such as Zoom phones and blue emergency towers

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

  • Technology Services will perform firewall failover testing to validate network redundancy after a recent change. 

For more information on Technology Services' Incident Communication Plan or to view a list of our Critical Systems and definitions, please visit our Service Announcements page on the Puget Sound website.

Thank you for your patience as we conduct this important work. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the TS Service Desk. 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help: support.pugetsound.edu 

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

{CERAMICS, KITTREDGE, 1514 N ALDER NETWORK}: Planned Maintenance, Thu, Aug 14, 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

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This logo identifies the Technology Services department within the University of Puget Sound

Dear members of the Puget Sound community,

Technology Services (TS) has planned the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance being performed are available below:

Ceramics, Kittredge, 1514 N Alder Network: Planned Maintenance

Thursday, August 14 | 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

SYSTEMS IMPACTED: 

  • Ceramics Network

  • Kittredge Network

  • 1514 N Alder Network

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

  • Technology Services will be upgrading firmware on network switches.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • During the maintenance window, wired and Wi-Fi network connections in Ceramics, Kittredge, and 1514 N Alder will go offline for approximately 30 minutes.

To learn more about Technology Services' Incident Communication Plan or to view a list of our Critical Systems and definitions, please visit our Service Announcements page on the Puget Sound website.

Thank you for your patience as we conduct this important work. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the TS Service Desk. 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help: support.pugetsound.edu 

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

 

{CAMPUS INTERNET}: Planned Maintenance, Tue Aug 12 and Wed Aug 13, 6 a.m. – 7 a.m.

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This logo identifies the Technology Services department within the University of Puget Sound

Dear members of the Puget Sound community,

Technology Services (TS) has planned the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance being performed are available below:

Network Security Devices (Firewalls): Planned Maintenance

Tuesday, August 12 | 6 a.m. – 7 a.m.

Wednesday, August 13 | 6 a.m. – 7 a.m.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • A brief internet outage of a minute or two can occur when testing failovers. 

  • Security Services will remain reachable at (253) 879-3311 during this time.

SYSTEMS IMPACTED: 

  • Inbound and outbound internet access 

  • GlobalProtect VPN

  • Systems requiring Internet connectivity on campus, such as Zoom phones and blue emergency towers

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

  • To improve network redundancy for continuity of operations and consistent availability of systems, Technology Services will be making configuration changes and physically moving equipment.

  • The configuration change and physical move will occur on two separate days for minimal disruption to network availability. 

  • Technology Services will perform failover testing during both maintenance windows to validate the changes. 

For more information on Technology Services' Incident Communication Plan or to view a list of our Critical Systems and definitions, please visit our Service Announcements page on the Puget Sound website.

Thank you for your patience as we conduct this important work. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the TS Service Desk. 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help: support.pugetsound.edu 

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

Reminder: Okta Login Changes Go Live August 5

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Dear members of the campus community,

Technology Services (TS) would like to remind you of the upcoming update to login.pugetsound.edu on Tuesday, August 5. 

What is changing on August 5?

  • The university’s Okta deployment will be upgraded to Okta Identity Engine to provide a more seamless and secure login experience. You will notice slight differences on the login page, as well as improvements to account setup, account recovery, account settings, and multi-factor usage and enrollment. 

  • No action is required on your part, but we recommend that you review our support article for details on what to expect.

Information on future MFA changes requiring action 

  • Phone-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) will be gradually retired. If you currently receive a text message (SMS) or phone call to verify your login, we strongly recommend setting up a supported MFA method – Okta Verify, Google Authenticator, and/or Security Key or Biometric Authenticator – by following the instructions in this article.

  • During Summer and Fall 2025, Technology Services will perform outreach and develop resources to help the campus community transition to supported MFA methods to prepare for the retirement of SMS and Voice Call options. 

Additional information and support 

Please see our FAQ in the TS Support Portal for more information. If you have any questions or would like assistance setting up MFA, please visit the Tech Center in the lower level of Collins Memorial Library during business hours, submit a ticket, or call 253-879-8585. 

Thank you,

Technology Services

 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help: support.pugetsound.edu 

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

{PUGETSOUND SYSTEMS}: Patch Maintenance, Sun, Aug 3, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. [COMPLETE]

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This logo identifies the Technology Services department within the University of Puget Sound

Dear members of the Puget Sound community,

Technology Services (TS) has planned the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance being performed are available below:

Puget Sound Systems and Applications: Planned Maintenance

Sunday, August 3 @ 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. [COMPLETE]

SYSTEMS IMPACTED: 

  • Campus file servers

  • myPugetSound.edu

  • PeopleSoft Human Resources

  • PeopleSoft Financials

  • PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

  • vDesk

  • Various Puget Sound systems and applications

  • Campus network (limited to 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.)

REASON FOR IMPACT:

  • To ensure a secure, reliable computing environment, TS will be completing routine patch maintenance on our Puget Sound production servers and campus network.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Technology Services schedules regular maintenance windows, generally on the second Sunday of every other month, to ensure a secure, reliable computing environment.

For more information on Technology Services' Incident Communication Plan or to view a list of our Critical Systems and definitions, please visit our Service Announcements page on the Puget Sound website.

Thank you for your patience as we conduct this important work. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the TS Service Desk. 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help: support.pugetsound.edu 

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu