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…
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
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…
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…
In this month’s We Are OIT article, OIT is introducing Brandon Cisco, an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) here at The University of Alabama, providing security for education and research online. As an ISSM, Brandon’s work specializes in setting up and managing technical security for research at UA. “We allow faculty and members of the…
The way you sign in to campus systems just got an upgrade, and it’s designed to make your experience both easier and more secure. Okta Verify is now officially available for campus-wide use anywhere you see the new Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) login page. Over the past several months, many campus systems have transitioned to…
Meet Ashley Ballard, a member of the Office of Information Technology whose journey from Arizona to Alabama reflects adaptability, ambition, and enthusiasm both inside and outside the workplace. Within OIT, Ashley recently transitioned to the Workday project, where her primary responsibility is coordinating with individuals across campus who rely on Banner for HR and finance…
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is enhancing account security by transitioning to Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) and Okta Verify as the University’s primary authentication and multi-factor authentication (2FA) solution. As part of this transition, Microsoft Authenticator will no longer be supported. All alumni and retirees who currently use Microsoft Authenticator must migrate to Okta…
OIT’s networking team will be performing critical maintenance on a router that will affect network access to some areas of campus on Sunday, May 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. During this window, users will likely experience a 20-minute network and internet outage as equipment is patched and services are restored. What to Expect…
OIT’s networking team will be performing critical maintenance on core Provider Edge (PE) devices across campus on Sunday, May 17, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. During this window, users may experience intermittent, rolling network and internet outages as equipment is patched and services are restored in phases. What to Expect Impacted Services We appreciate…
