Work is complete. Most end users have switched over to the new front-end
server at this time.

On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 3:47 PM Drew Northup <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> *What is happening?*
> On Wednesday morning a new front-end host for usm.maine.edu will be put
> in place by updating DNS. The old front-end host will remain up for a while
> to allow for DNS propagation.
>
> *How long will it take?*
> There is expected to be no downtime.
>
> *Why is this work necessary?*
> A new platform, with new security capabilities, will be put into place to
> keep up with the requirements of web browsers.
>
> *What happens if the work is not successful?*
> If the new server does not take over for the old one within a reasonable
> period of time then staff will troubleshoot it.
>
> For Support of UMS software, services, or systems please contact IT
> Support Services at 800.696.4357 or by email: [log in to unmask]
>
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> Drew Northup                     |          Technical Support Specialist
> University of Maine System       |                [log in to unmask]
> Computing Center                 |             old phone: (207) 561-3513
> Orono, ME 04469                  |             new phone: (207) 581-3513
>


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Drew Northup                     |          Technical Support Specialist
University of Maine System       |                [log in to unmask]
Computing Center                 |             old phone: (207) 561-3513
Orono, ME 04469                  |             new phone: (207) 581-3513