This maintenance has been completed successfully.

Adam

*Adam Paradis*
Virtualization Administrator | Data Center Operations
University of Maine System
207-581-3529


On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 10:22 AM DCO <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> *What is happening?*
>
> On Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Data Center
> Operations will be upgrading UMSVC to vCenter 7.
>
> This upgrade is being performed during normal business hours so as not to
> affect backups which occur during off-hours.
>
> Note that during this upgrade the UMSVC vSphere client will not be
> accessible.  VMs will continue to function normally and VMware host
> upgrades will be performed at a later date/time.  If VMs need to be
> accessed or changed during this time please contact DCO for assistance.
>
> *Why is this work necessary?*
>
> This major version upgrade addresses many security fixes and feature
> improvements.
>
> *What happens if this work is unsuccessful?*
>
> The UMSVC virtual machine is backed up and will also have a short-term
> snapshot taken.  If any issues occur that prevent the upgrade from
> completing then the VM will be reverted.
>
> Please email [log in to unmask] or call 207-581-3550 if there are any
> questions or concerns.
>
> Data Center Operations
> US:IT | University of Maine System
>