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] > > -- > ---------------------------------+-------------------------------------- > 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 > -- ---------------------------------+-------------------------------------- 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