SunOne Directory Server 5.1 was installed on charon. This version was installed to support the new mail server.
All services down for power improvements
All computer services were down from 7:00 to 18:00 for electrical improvements in the data center, and for a campuswide electrical maintenance event.
Scheduled Outage of all Central Compter and Network Services
As part of the scheduled campuswide power outage, OIS will also be completing an important electrical upgrade in McIntyre 007. This upgrade will necessitate the shutdown of all campus central server systems – including email and Internet access. OIS will power down all servers residing in McIntyre 007, the Internet connection, and the University core network by 7:00AM and will reactivate these servers at 6:00PM when campus power is restored. OIS recommends that you disconnect all computers, printers, copiers, scanners, etc. from electrical outlets to avoid damage from a potential surge when power is restored to campus.
If you are affected by this outage OIS recommends that you unplug your computer from the wall outlet before leaving work Friday 13 June to prevent any unlikely equipment damage. Staff working Saturday in the Field House should not operate their computers while on generator power.
Library web server moved
The library web server library.ups.edu was moved from its own server to the a virtual host on the main web server.
CPU replacement on Baker
To address more frequent crashes on Baker, HP support replaced its CPU.
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Baker Hung
Baker hung, but apparently did not crash. System was rebooted.
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Orion Rebuild Begun
The upgrade of Orion was begun today, with the cloning of existing setup with Solaris LiveUpgrade.
PHP on The main web server was upgraded to 4.3.2
PHP on www.ups.edu was upgraded from 4.3.0 to 4.3.2. Also, support for XML and XSLT was added.
Baker crashed
Baker crashed, with an error in PALCode, indicating either a memory or CPU hardware error.
Best Access System Hung
The Best Access license server failed today. No Best application could communicate with it.
KETRON, the computer that hosts Best Access services, also could not contact www.ups.edu or microsoft.com via web browser.
KETRON was rebooted
Big Brother Apache server upgraded
The Apache web server on the Big Brother main server was upgraded to version 1.3.27
Big Brother Upgraded
Big Brother main server was upgraded to version 1.9c.
Webboard Failed, was rebooted
Webboard failed to respond. The server was rebooted.
Trimble Fiber Fails
Security reported Saturday night that the connectivity to Trimble Hall had failed. Several of the residents also reported that the Internet connection had been lost.
Trouble shooting revealed that one of the two fiber strands between McIntyre and Trimble had failed. The service was moved to another pair of fibers and service was restored about 9:30 PM Saturday, April 26th.
Account Management in ACADEMIA Fails IV – Problem Fixed
SCYLD was promoted to domain controller in ACADEMIA. The procedure went very smoothly. About one hour after promotion, the RID attributes on the primary controller were updated, and the problem was cleared.
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