Month July 2026


We Are OIT – Xavier Western

When a student logs into myBama, swipes into a residence hall, or accesses one of the University’s countless technology services, chances are they aren’t thinking about databases. That’s exactly how Xavier Western likes it. As a Database Administrator IV for the Office of Information Technology, Xavier works behind the scenes to ensure critical University systems…


Banner and Related Apps Unavailable July 12

OIT will perform upgrades to the Banner platform starting Sunday, July 12, 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The following related services will be unavailable during the upgrade period: If you have any questions or concerns, contact the IT Service Desk at 205-348-5555 or itsd@ua.edu


OnBase Upgrade & Downtime

OIT will upgrade OnBase to version 25 beginning Friday, July 24 at 5:00 p.m. CT. At this time, OnBase is unavailable and will remain so until the upgrade is complete on Sunday. It is suggested that you save any work and log out no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the IT Service Desk…


InCommon Certificate Service Transition from Sectigo to CertiNext

As website security requirements continue to evolve, OIT is working to improve how website certificates are renewed and maintained across campus, as their lifespans will gradually and significantly decrease over time. What Do I Need to Know? Administrators who manage certificates outside central OIT should be prepared to review and update their certificate workflows if…