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.

Have a question about department IT services? Check out our FAQ.

Past Alerts

Updated Issue Summary Impact
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
07.04.2023 17:21 NFS server upgrade

07/04 5-9PM - Upgrade NFS server. See details in emails sent on 06/21

 		Moderate
06.09.2023 10:48 April 26: Changes to Department VPN - Check FAQ for details

CS IT FAQ - VPN Information

 		Moderate
05.01.2023 21:30 Complete Network Outage due to upstream equipment issue

The entire department network was unavailable from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM due to an issue at our upstream network provider. All systems should be functioning normally now.

 		Severe
04.20.2023 09:45 Intermittent Upstream Network Connectivity - started Monday, March 20

Due to a failed router at our upstream network provider, we experienced intermittent network issues on March 20 from around midnight to 2 PM. Our network is currently stable and we do not expect any additional outages, but we are continuing to monitor the situation.

 		Moderate