The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is performing a disaster recovery exercise from Saturday, May 18, at 7:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. The exercise will involve shutting down the Gordon Palmer data center network and restoring services at the Ridgecrest data center. We do not anticipate this exercise affecting email, Office 365 or…
Beginning in April 2024, faculty and staff with Windows computers will begin receiving announcements on their computers to upgrade Windows 10 to the newest supported version, 22H2. Faculty and staff have the option to upgrade when they receive the announcement or schedule the upgrade for another time. OIT recommends that faculty and staff perform the update at…
On April 7, 2024, we will be upgrading to Version 5.6 to enhance system performance, security, and functionality. Key Upgrade Details: Important Notes for Users: We understand the importance of uninterrupted access to our systems, and we assure you that every effort will be made to complete the upgrade process efficiently and minimize any disruptions.…
In our ongoing commitment to maintaining the security and confidentiality of sensitive information, the IT Service Desk is implementing an enhanced identification verification process. Effective immediately, we will be utilizing IDVerse, a trusted digital identification company, to verify the identities of individuals requesting access to sensitive information or services. Once the service desk determines they…
The Office of Information Technology is phasing out the use of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) for authentication purposes by the end of 2024. Instead, we are transitioning to more secure and efficient solutions provided by Microsoft, specifically Azure Authentication and Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). What does this mean for you? If you…
Microsoft is merging the powerful capabilities of Stream and SharePoint to bring you native video experiences integrated across Microsoft 365 on April 15, 2024. For more information, see the Stream (on SharePoint) overview. The team at OIT will be migrating the old streams videos to the new streams before April 15 so that everything will continue working…
OIT is investigating an issue causing instability to the eduroam network that is impacting connectivity in some buildings on campus.
As AI grows in popularity, staying aware of potential risks and challenges associated with these powerful technologies is essential. AI undoubtedly provides significant value to daily tasks and research, but it is crucial to exercise caution and diligence when leveraging AI products. The data input into these tools is often used to train future AI…
A letter from Xfinity – Dear Residents: We’re writing to apologize for the service slowdowns and disruptions that occurred last Tuesday on campus. This is definitely not the experience our customers should have. You deserve better, and together, in partnership with your university leadership team, we have put a plan in place to ensure this…
The University of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is pleased to inform the faculty, staff, and students that macOS Sonoma 14.3 is now available for installation on all OIT-managed machines campus-wide. It is highly recommended to opt for the most recent version for improved performance and security. Before updating, please ensure that you have…
