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Posted: 16 May 2013


Network Maintenance on Tuesday Mornings

On Tuesday mornings beween 07:00 and 09:00 the University's link to the Internet (via JANET) may be interrupted for maintenance. ISS uses the same period to undertake University network maintenance. Advance notice is always given.

 

Current Issues Planned Maintenance
Copyright

All members of the University have agreed to comply with and respect UK copyright legislation.
All physical and digital publications are protected by copyright legislation which permits the copying of extracts only. Systematic copying of material in any format is prohibited. A selective summary of the provisions of the Copyright Act is displayed near photocopiers and scanners.

Individuals are personally responsible for observance of copyright legislation.


WiNet Service

ISS recommends using the more resilient Eduroam network in preference to the Lancaster wireless network. The ISS Service Desk can help with the configuration of wireless clients for Eduroam. More information on the eduroam service is available.


If you do not have automatic updates then you should update your computer manually on a regular basis. You can do this quickly and easily by following the instructions found on the ISS Windows update page. Once you have updated your PC in this way ISS recommned you get into the habit of repeating the exercise at least once per month to maintain the security and integrity of your PC.

"At Risk" Periods

Tuesdays 07:00 to 09:00 - 'Network at Risk' for Janet and Internet access.
Tuesdays 06:00 to 09:00 - 'Network at Risk' for the University network.
Wednesdays 13:00 to 18:00 - 'Systems at Risk' any University central server could be unavailable for maintenance.


Wherever possible, at least 7 days notice is given of work during the Systems or Network 'at risk' periods.


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