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Lent term IT Training for Students and Staff

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Details of the Lent term IT Training sessions for students and staff are available on the ISS IT Training webpages - information includes dates, times and online booking. more »
Posted: 16 January 2012


Free Student Training: PowerPoint 2010 Workshop

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PowerPoint 2010 workshop runs on Wed 15 Feb, 2.00-4.00pm. Available to book online from one week before the session takes place. Places limited. Booking occurs on a first come first served basis. more »
Posted: 17 January 2012


 

Current Issues Planned Maintenance
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.


Windows Updates

Microsoft regularly issues updates and patches to fix bugs and plug 'security holes' in their operating systems. These security holes are used by worms, viruses and hackers to compromise your system. Many members of Lancaster University have Managed Windows PCs which are updated with Microsoft patches automatically. However, nearly all students and some staff do not.
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.

Friday 10th Feb - Moodle VLE Maintenance

The Moodle VLE service will be unavailable between 11pm and midnight tonight whilst essential maintenance is carried out.


"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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