This announcement serves as a reminder that Computing and Network Services will begin the final testing phase for the campus firewall by installing it for a trial run Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-noon. During the trial run CANS technicians will ensure the firewall works properly before permanently installing it later this month. A firewall is […]
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Firewall Installation for Improved Network Security Reaches Final Testing Phase
CANS will complete the final phase of testing for the implementation of a campus firewall Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-noon, and Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. During the scheduled times CANS will implement the firewall on a trial basis to ensure it works properly before permanently installing it later this month. A firewall is […]
Computer Based Training No Longer Available Beginning Monday, Jan. 5
Towson University?s contract for its Computer Based Training service, which provides online courses for computing topics, has expired and will no longer be available beginning Monday, Jan. 5. Students should address any future computer training needs to Student Computing Services, found on the Web at {http://pages.towson.edu/scs/}. Students can also contact the center directly at {scs@towson.edu}. […]
Help! How Do I Enter Final Grades into My Class Roster?
Have no fear! The end-of-the-semester crunch has arrived, but entering grades into your class roster is easy as 1-2-3! If you are unsure of how to enter grades or need a refresher, go to {http://inside.towson.edu} and click on Online Services Resources, under the heading Help. From the ?Online Services Resources & Training Materials? page, click […]
Reminder: Security Updates to Campus Computers
Over the past month, Computing and Network Services has regularly deployed security updates and patches to Windows-based computers in an effort to take a more active role in ensuring that campus computers are protected from the threat of virus attacks. Once the initial updates are completed later this week, regular updates will occur once a […]
H and O Drive Update: Learn About the Drives and the New Benefits They Offer You!
It?s the last day of the holiday break and Jane Smith is enjoying her final moments of vacation in sunny California. Later this evening she?ll fly back to Baltimore so she can present the findings of her two-month research grant early the next morning. She sits down to her laptop to add some final revisions […]
Embracing Change: View Installation of President Robert L. Caret
Witness the opening to a new chapter of Towson University history! Robert L. Caret was installed as Towson?s twelfth president November 7 at the Towson Center. If you were unable to attend or did not catch the live stream online, you can now view the ceremony on your computer. The video has been divided into […]
Reminder: H: and O: Drive Maintenance
This is a reminder that the university’s H: and O: drives were moved to new hardware this weekend. Faculty and staff should restart their computers to ensure machines connect properly to network drives. To restart your computer, go to the Start menu, select Shut Down and choose Restart. The H: drives moved from the “white” […]
Additional Information for Viewing TU”s Master Plan Video
A Daily Digest message posted earlier this week provided the link to view ?The Campus Vision,? Towson University?s master plan video. The master plan establishes a long-term vision, shared by the university and its community partners, for the successful future development of the campus. This link, found at {rtsp://realsrv.Towson.edu/static/masterplan.rm}, will only work if RealOne Player, […]
CANS Sets Weekly Service Window for Routine Maintenance
Computing and Network Services will utilize Sundays from 6 a.m. to noon to perform routine maintenance procedures for the university system, effective Sunday, November 16. This set time frame will allow technicians to upgrade hardware and software, ensure the system is secure, as well as perform other check-ups on an as-needed basis. During the service […]
Campus Firewall To Be Implemented Early 2004
As part of an ongoing initiative to increase and improve security for the campus network, CANS? Information Technology group will implement a firewall in the coming months. In its simplest form, a firewall is a mechanism that protects internal computers from outside intrusion. In the university?s case, the firewall will be a combination of network […]
Reminder to Reboot Computers at Night
CANS is regularly deploying security updates and patches to Windows-based campus computers. (A message about these new security patch deployments was posted to the Daily Digest last week.) Most updates are sent after midnight, so please log off or restart your computer before leaving for the day. Please do not shut down your computer. (To […]
Link to Live Video Stream of President’s Installation
The installation of Dr. Robert L. Caret as the twelfth president of Towson University will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Towson Center. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. There will be a reception in the Towson Center following the ceremony. The event […]
Reminder to Reboot Computers at Night
CANS is regularly deploying security updates and patches to Windows-based campus computers. (A message about these new security patch deployments was posted to the Daily Digest last week.) Most updates are sent after midnight, so please log off or restart your computer before leaving for the day. Please do not shut down your computer. (To […]
Network Downtime Rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The network downtime planned for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The original maintenance window conflicted with Cook Library?s Saturday hours. The campus network will now be available Saturday for those using the library?s network resources. The following services […]
Network Downtime Rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The network downtime planned for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The original maintenance window conflicted with Cook Library?s Saturday hours. The campus network will now be available Saturday for those using the library?s network resources. The following services […]
PeopleSoft Unavailable from Approximately 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 to 3 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31
A PeopleSoft maintenance window is scheduled from approximately 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 to 3 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31. PeopleSoft and any application that relies on it will be unavailable during this time frame. The maintenance is necessary to upgrade the Oracle database, which stores the entire PeopleSoft application, as well as the data on […]
Network Downtime Rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The network downtime planned for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The original maintenance window conflicted with Cook Library?s Saturday hours. The campus network will now be available Saturday for those using the library?s network resources. The following services […]
PeopleSoft Unavailable from Approximately 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 to 3 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31
A PeopleSoft maintenance window is scheduled from approximately 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 to 3 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31. PeopleSoft and any application that relies on it will be unavailable during this time frame. The maintenance is necessary to upgrade the Oracle database, which stores the entire PeopleSoft application, as well as the data on […]
Security Updates to Campus Computers
As the threat of computer virus attacks has worsened, Computing and Network Services must take a more active role in ensuring that campus computers are protected. CANS will now implement a more regular deployment of security updates and patches to Windows-based campus computers. Prior to sending out updates to the campus, each update will be […]
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