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Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for November 25-26

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 17:33

 

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during routine maintenance to the Student Information System performed by the vendor, Sierra-Cedar, from 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, until 7 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. The maintenance window was scheduled by Pitt Information Technology in consultation with the Office of the University Registrar, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Student Financial Services.

This update is part of vendor-recommended best practices to ensure the continued security, stability, and reliability of the system. There will be no notable changes to the user interface.

Pitt IT has completed checks to ensure that the system is ready for the update and will be actively engaged with the vendor throughout the maintenance period. In the unlikely event that an issue or problem arises, the system will be reverted to its original configuration and an update posted to status.pitt.edu. The system will be returned to service earlier if the maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at +1- 412-624-HELP (4357) if you experience any issues or have any questions regarding this maintenance. This effort is being led by Bob Treloar, Pitt IT’s manager of student systems.

November 2023 Microsoft Security Update

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 11:28

Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for November that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.

Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.

In addition, Pitt IT recommends that all students, faculty, staff, and departments utilize an antivirus and anti-malware solution.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement.

Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for October 21-22

Monday, October 16, 2023 - 12:15

 

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 21. This work is expected to last until 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 22. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.

This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-623-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement. Learn more about scheduled maintenance periods here.

 

October 2023 Microsoft Security Update

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 21:12

Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for October that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.

Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.

In addition, Pitt IT recommends that all students, faculty, staff, and departments utilize an antivirus and anti-malware solution.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement.

Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for September 23-24

Monday, September 18, 2023 - 14:12

 

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 23. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 24. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.

This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-623-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement. Learn more about scheduled maintenance periods here.

September 2023 Microsoft Security Update

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 13:11

Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for September that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.

Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.

In addition, Pitt IT recommends that all students, faculty, staff, and departments utilize an antivirus and anti-malware solution.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement.

Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for July 22-23

Monday, July 17, 2023 - 10:08

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 23. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.

This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-623-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement. Learn more about scheduled maintenance periods here.

July 2023 Microsoft Security Update

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 14:36

 

Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for July that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.

Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.

In addition, Pitt IT recommends that all students, faculty, staff, and departments utilize an antivirus and anti-malware solution.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement.

Student Information System Unavailable During Routine Maintenance Scheduled for June 24-25

Monday, June 19, 2023 - 22:12

PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft/HighPoint Campus Experience (CX) will be unavailable during vendor maintenance scheduled for the Student Information System beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. The systems will be returned to service earlier if work is completed ahead of schedule.

This routine maintenance is necessary to maintain the security, stability, and reliability of the Student Information System.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-623-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement. Learn more about scheduled maintenance periods here.

June 2023 Microsoft Security Update

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 14:57

Microsoft Corporation has announced security updates for June that affect a broad range of Microsoft product Specific information about the updates is available on Microsoft’s Security TechCenter.

Pitt Information Technology recommends that users immediately identify and install the security updates necessary to remediate these vulnerabilities by using Microsoft's Windows Update feature on their computers as soon as possible.

In addition, Pitt IT recommends that all students, faculty, staff, and departments utilize an antivirus and anti-malware solution.

Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357) if you have any questions regarding this announcement.