CS Network Status

This page lists both active and recently closed CS network alerts. If you would like more information about an alert, or if you have an issue you would like to report, send email to helpdesk [-at-] cs [dot] umd [dot] edu or call extension 52720.

Current Active Alerts

There are no current active alerts. Network operations are normal.

Have an issue that you need to report? Send email to helpdesk [-at-] cs [dot] umd [dot] edu.

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Past Alerts

Updated Issue Summary Impact
12.18.2023 18:56 Dec 17 9PM-12AM: Router Firmware Upgrades - Minimal Traffic Disruption Moderate
12.05.2023 08:40 Emergency Maintenance Window for NFS servers 9 -12 pm

Our team is performing necessary updates and configurations that will increase our NFS servers' performance and reliability of the service. However, there will be a brief downtime for CSD websites, CS VPN and DHCP.

 		Heavy
11.28.2023 11:55 Emergency Maintenance Windows for the NFS servers.

NFS servers would be running in degraded mode. Our department is working actively on resolving the issues that are affecting our services. 

 		Heavy
11.22.2023 08:41 Database Maintenance

We are performing routine database maintenance on our Databases servers. The maintenance window would affect Website access, DHCP and new VPN connections, and Wikis.

 		Moderate
11.20.2023 14:17 Our legacy webmail has been disabled temporarily.

This only impacts a handful of group accounts. We hope to have access restored soon. If this affects you, please contact the helpdesk.

 		Light
11.20.2023 14:17 Server Security Updates 7PM-730PM

Web, NFS server updates. User impact is in minutes 

 		Light
11.08.2023 09:59 Server security updates 12AM - 2AM

Minimal impact to regular users. Only affects CS Staff. 

 		Light
08.14.2023 22:11 Emergency network maintenance, 12 PM - 1 PM, possible total outage up to 5 min. Heavy
08.02.2023 10:03 Aug 1: Windows shared folders not available at 7pm - 7:30pm.

For details see email sent earlier today with Subj. "Reminder to Logout of desktop by COB today Tue. Aug 1st"

 		None
08.01.2023 16:19 Gitlab Authentication Change

Gitlab's backend authentication method with UMD CAS has changed. You may be prompted to allow sharing your login information. If you have trouble logging in, contact the helpdesk.

 		Light