Database Maintenance – April 3, 2022
OIT will be performing database maintenance Sunday, April 3 at 7am. Some campus services will be unavailable during the maintenance. Services should resume by 8am. Visit the OIT Status Page for more information.
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OIT Hosts Microsoft Meetups
OIT has planned a week of Microsoft Meetups to prepare and equip UA students to migrate content from Google to Microsoft. Sessions will showcase how to migrate content as well as tips and tricks for using the Microsoft 365 suite of tools. Join OIT and UA’s Microsoft reps the week of April 11 – 13 to learn…
Emergency Maintenance March 28
OIT will be performing emergency database maintenance this evening, March 28 at 6pm. MyBama and Banner will be unavailable during the maintenance period. Visit status.oit.ua.edu for more info.
Spring Upgrades – March 27, 2022
OIT will be implementing a Banner bundle upgrade on Sunday, March 27 from 5am – 10 am. myBama and channels that connect to Banner will not be accessible, including self-service and administrative systems. Visit the OIT Status Page for more information.
Tech Services – Restricted Countries and Regions
This week, Duo and Zoom have published that they no longer, or will soon no longer, offer service in certain countries and regions to comply with U.S. regulations. Duo and Zoom are both restricting service from users whose IP addresses originate in a country or region subject to economic and trade sanctions enforced by the U.S.…
OIT Strategic Plan – Share Feedback on Tech Services
OIT is preparing its next three-year strategic plan and is seeking feedback on its services and offerings from UA students, faculty and staff. Visit the OIT website to provide information that will help guide technology services for campus. Surveys close March 31, 2022.
Update Apple OS
Apple has recently released updates to its various operating systems. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities, the most severe of which could lead to code execution that could resulting in installing malicious software or even viewing, changing or deleting data. OIT recommends all Apple users install updates as soon as possible. SYSTEMS AFFECTED: For Mac OS,…
Update Adobe Creative Cloud Applications
Adobe has recently released security updates for Adobe Creative Cloud apps for both Windows and Mac. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities, the most severe of which could lead to arbitrary code execution. Please update Adobe Creative Cloud apps on your devices as soon as possible. SYSTEMS AFFECTED: To update, open the Adobe Creative Cloud application,…
Apple Updates
Apple has recently released updates to its various operating systems. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities, the most severe of which could lead to code execution that could resulting in installing malicious software or even viewing, changing or deleting data. OIT recommends all Apple users install updates as soon as possible. These apply to iPhones, iPads,…
Update Adobe Acrobat
Adobe has recently released security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader for both Windows and Mac. These updates address multiple vulnerabilities, the most severe of which could lead to arbitrary code execution. Please update Adobe Acrobat on your computer as soon as possible. To update, open the Adobe Acrobat or Reader application, Click “Help” in…