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Thu 30 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Wed 29 Sep - Exchange Mail System Maintenance
The Exchange email system was temporarily unavailable between 1pm and 4pm whilst security updates were applied. Some users may have experienced brief service interruptions during this period.
Tue 28 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Mon 27 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Fri 24 Sep - Outgoing Email Problem
Problems with the 'Barracuda' Spam blocking service caused emails from Lancaster University to be bounced back from other subscribers to the Barracuda service. ISS apologised for any inconvenience caused.
The problem was caused by a PC on campus becoming infected with a Trojan causing the PC to send out Spam. This was spotted by Barracuda and Lancaster University was listed as a source of Spam. Barracuda added the University to the black list and started blocking mail from University for subscribers.
Thu 23 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Wed 22 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Tue 21 Sep - Many Services Disrupted
ISS experienced a number of delivery problems with many services whilst undertaking software updates to core network devices. Work to fully restore all services was commenced without delay and normal service was resumed soon thereafter. ISS apologised for any inconvenience caused.
Mon 20 Sep - Exchange Mail problems
Some users may have experienced problems accessing their Exchange email. ISS have investigated and now resolved the problem. Users who experienced problems have been asked to restart Microsoft Outlook to re-establish a connection to their mailbox.
All other systems ran without problems
Fri 17 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Thu 16 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Wed 15 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Tue 14 Sep - Network Improvements in Bailrigg House and County main residences
Work to improve network resilience in Bailrigg House and County main residences was undertaken. Users in these areas experienced intermittent network connectivity during this period.
All other systems ran without problems
Mon 13 Sep - Interactive Unix Service Upgrade
ISS upgraded the Interactive Unix Service (IUS) to the latest version of the Solaris operating system. Users are asked to try the new system and let ISS know if any other software or features normally used are missing.
More information is available on the IUS Upgrade page.
All other systems ran without problems
Fri 10 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Thu 09 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Wed 08 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Tue 07 Sep - Network maintenance in County South
A limited number of users may have experienced a brief service interruption during the network at risk period whilst ISS undertook essential network maintenance.
Mon 06 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Fri 03 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Thu 02 Sep - All systems ran without problems
Wed 01 Sep - LUVLE System Updates
LUVLE was inaccessible for approximately 1 hour whilst systems were updated. All other systems ran without problems.
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