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{PeopleSoft Financials} Planned Maintenance, Fri Mar 14 | 5 p.m. – Sun Mar 16 | 8 p.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:


PeopleSoft Financials System: Planned Maintenance

Friday, March 14, 2024 | 5 p.m. – Sunday, March 16, 2024 | 8 p.m.


REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

To ensure a secure, reliable computing environment, TS will be updating the PeopleSoft Financials System to the latest version release. This system will be unavailable during the maintenance window. 


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

myPugetSound will still be available during the maintenance window, but some of the links within myPugetSound may not work if they originate from the PeopleSoft Financials System.


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

{PeopleSoft HR System} Planned Maintenance 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) completed the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance performed are available below:

Planned Maintenance for the PeopleSoft HR System is Complete. 

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE: 

  • To ensure a secure, reliable computing environment TS updated the PeopleSoft Human Resources Information System. It was unavailable during the maintenance window, which included self service items such as entering time in myPugetSound. 

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • If you have issues connecting to myPugetSound or the PeopleSoft HR System after the planned maintenance please try clearing your browser cache.

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 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

{PeopleSoft HR System} Planned Maintenance – Fri Nov 15 | 5 p.m. – Sun Nov 17 | 8 p.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:

Planned Maintenance: myPugetSound, PeopleSoft HR System

Friday, November 15 | 5 p.m. –  Sunday, November 17 | 8 p.m.

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE: 

  • To ensure a secure, reliable computing environment TS will be updating the PeopleSoft Human Resources Information System. It will be unavailable during the maintenance window, which includes self service items such as entering time in myPugetSound. 

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • Time Entry and Time Approval will not be available during the maintenance window. 

  • myPugetSound will still be available during the maintenance window, but some of the links within myPugetSound may not work if they originate from the PeopleSoft Human Resources System.

  • If you have issues connecting to myPugetSound or PeopleSoft HR System after the planned maintenance please try clearing your browser cache.

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 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

{PeopleSoft HR System} Planned Maintenance – Fri Nov 15 | 5 p.m. – Sun Nov 17 | 8 p.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:

Planned Maintenance: myPugetSound, PeopleSoft HR System

Friday, November 15 | 5 p.m. –  Sunday, November 17 | 8 p.m.

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE: 

  • To ensure a secure, reliable computing environment TS will be updating the PeopleSoft Human Resources Information System. It will be unavailable during the maintenance window, which includes self service items such as entering time in myPugetSound. 

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • Time Entry and Time Approval will not be available during the maintenance window. 

  • myPugetSound will still be available during the maintenance window, but some of the links within myPugetSound may not work if they originate from the PeopleSoft Human Resources System.

  • If you have issues connecting to myPugetSound or PeopleSoft HR System after the planned maintenance please try clearing your browser cache.

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 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

Technology Services Early Closure Notice – Thurs Aug 8 @ 1 p.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,

On Thursday, August 8 at 1 p.m. Technology Services (TS) and Print and Copy Services (PCS), will be closing early for an off-campus, team gathering.

During this time, limited services will be available from the following areas:

  • Service Desk Support

  • Print and Copy Services (PCS)

  • Media Services

In case of a technical emergency, please contact Security Services at 253.879.3311 and they will reach the appropriate resource within TS. 

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

COMPLETE {myPugetSound} Planned Maintenance

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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 completed the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance being performed are available below:

myPugetSound (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions): Planned Maintenance

Completed on Saturday, July 13 | 6 p.m.

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

  • Technology Services needed to update myPugetSound to a more recent version so we have a secure and reliable environment.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

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.

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

{myPugetSound} Planned Maintenance Friday, July 12 | 5 p.m. – Sunday, July 14 | 8 p.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:

myPugetSound (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions): Planned Maintenance

Friday, July 12 | 5 p.m. – Sunday, July 14 | 8 p.m.

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

  • Technology Services needs to update myPugetSound (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions) to a more recent version so we have a secure and reliable environment.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • These systems will be unavailable during the maintenance window, which includes self service items such as entering time in myPugetSound.

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 submit an issue through the TS Support Portal.   

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

{myPugetSound} Planned Maintenance Friday, July 12 | 5 p.m. – Sunday, July 14 | 8 p.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:


myPugetSound (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions): Planned Maintenance

Friday, July 12 | 5 p.m. – Sunday, July 14 | 8 p.m.


REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

  • Technology Services needs to update myPugetSound (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions) to a more recent version so we have a secure and reliable environment.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  • These systems will be unavailable during the maintenance window, which includes self service items such as entering time in myPugetSound.

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 submit an issue through the TS Support Portal.   

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

Technology Services Early Closure – May 24 @ Noon

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

Dear members of the Puget Sound community,


We wanted to inform you that Technology Services (TS), including Print and Copy Services (PCS), will be participating in the Staff Recognition event on Friday, May 24 at 12:00 p.m. Following the event, our offices will be closed for the remainder of the day. Please note that the following services will be impacted during this important event:

  • Service Desk Support
    • Limited phone support will be available.
    • Service desk requests made via email will be returned Tuesday, May 28.

  • Print and Copy Services (PCS)
    • The PCS office will be closed during this time. 

In case of a technical emergency, please contact Security Services at 253.879.3311 and they will reach the appropriate resource within TS. 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help:  https://www.pugetsound.edu/osd (Logon Required)

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

{PeopleSoft Financials} Planned Maintenance 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) completed the following maintenance activities. Details on the maintenance performed are available below:


PeopleSoft Financials System: Planned Maintenance 

Completed at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024

REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

To ensure a secure, reliable computing environment, TS updated the PeopleSoft Financials System to the latest version release. 


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Please remember to clear your browser cache if you run into any issues accessing PeopleSoft Financials related links. 


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:  https://www.pugetsound.edu/osd (Logon Required)

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

{PeopleSoft Financials} Planned Maintenance, Fri Mar 22 | 5 p.m. – Sun Mar 24 | 8 p.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,


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


PeopleSoft Financials System: Planned Maintenance

Friday, March 22, 2024 | 5 p.m. – Sunday, March 24, 2024 | 8 p.m.


REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

To ensure a secure, reliable computing environment, TS will be updating the PeopleSoft Financials System to the latest version release. This system will be unavailable during the maintenance window. 


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

myPugetSound will still be available during the maintenance window, but some of the links within myPugetSound may not work if they originate from the PeopleSoft Financials System.


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:  https://www.pugetsound.edu/osd (Logon Required)

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

{PeopleSoft Financials} Planned Maintenance, Fri Mar 22 | 5 p.m. – Sun Mar 24 | 8 p.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:


PeopleSoft Financials System: Planned Maintenance

Friday, March 22, 2024 | 5 p.m. – Sunday, March 24, 2024 | 8 p.m.


REASON FOR MAINTENANCE:

To ensure a secure, reliable computing environment, TS will be updating the PeopleSoft Financials System to the latest version release. This system will be unavailable during the maintenance window. 


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

myPugetSound will still be available during the maintenance window, but some of the links within myPugetSound may not work if they originate from the PeopleSoft Financials System.


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:  https://www.pugetsound.edu/osd (Logon Required)

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

Follow up to Network Outage on January 25, 2024 – Root Cause Analysis

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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 has prepared a Root Cause Analysis for the network incident that occurred on January 25th. The summary below provides additional technical details about the event as well as the course of action taken to restore services.


ISSUE AND IMPACT:

On January 25th at 2:30 p.m. the campus network began experiencing a level of instability that prevented users from accessing systems and services connected to the internet. During the duration of the network outage, services like Zoom Phone, Canvas, Google Workspace, and Okta were unreachable from within the campus network.


ROOT CAUSE:

After careful analysis of our event logs, we identified that the initial trigger of the event was caused by a change pushed by our Juniper Mist controller to a series of network devices. This change triggered a network routing convergence across a series of networks which were legacy artifacts of a security policy implementation that was never fully completed by Technology Services. Additionally, these changes triggered a series of events on our Palo Alto Firewalls ultimately causing the devices to no longer accept routing updates from the Juniper Core. At this point, both the Juniper Core and the Palo Alto firewall units were no longer able to successfully pass internet-bound traffic.


SOLUTION:

Technology Services reviewed all available logging information with our engineering team and determined that the legacy networks highlighted above as well as the associated firewall configuration should be removed from our network. Also, after careful review of the routing protocol used between the Juniper Core and the Palo Alto firewalls, it was decided that we should utilize a static routing protocol between the firewalls and the campus core network. The above stated solution has been scheduled for implementation on Thursday, February 8th at 5:00 a.m. A separate communication will be shared through the Service Announcements page detailing the events that will occur during the outage window.


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.

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help:  https://www.pugetsound.edu/osd (Logon Required)

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu

Network Connectivity Issues

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The Puget Sound Network was down starting around 2:50 p.m. and has been restored as of 7:11 p.m. Thank you for your patience as we worked through this issue. Our Infrastructure and Operations team identified a routing issue between our data centers and the internet causing severe network instability. The outage we experienced this afternoon ties back to a legacy network design that our teams are actively working to remediate.


Technology Services will be providing a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for this incident in the next few days which will be available in our Service Announcements page.


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 again for your patience. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the TS Service Desk.


Technology Services Early Closure Notice – Thurs Dec 14 @ Noon

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


Dear members of the Puget Sound community,


On Thursday, December 14 at 12 p.m. Technology Services (TS) and Print and Copy Services (PCS), will be closing early for an on-campus, team holiday gathering.


During this time, limited services will be available from the following areas:

  • Service Desk Support
  • Print and Copy Services (PCS)
  • Media Services

In case of a technical emergency, please contact Security Services at 253.879.3311 and they will reach the appropriate resource within TS. 

TS Service Desk

Walk-In Support: Tech Center in Collins Library

Phone Support: (253) 879-8585

Online Help:  https://www.pugetsound.edu/osd (Logon Required)

Email Support: servicedesk@pugetsound.edu