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==Announcements==
==Announcements==
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Please see our [https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu intranet] page for announcements.


===UMIACS Monthly Maintenance Window Thursday February 21st 2013 8pm-12am===
When: '''Thursday February 21st 2013 8pm-12am'''
In an effort to better secure our computing systems and in following the recommendations from security firms and the US government, we have decided to remove the Java JRE from Windows machines.  Please note that we will be leaving the Java JDK, which is used to develop code and includes its own JRE that can be used to run, test and develop Java code.  Removing the Java JRE will remove a frequently and easily exploited risk in our Windows workstations.  If you feel that you still require Java for your web browsing please let staff know in the next 2 weeks and we will keep it on your system.  However, please note that we will be upgrading from Java 1.6 to the latest Java 1.7 as support for Java 1.6 has ended.  This will not affect Javascript, which will continue to function normally as it is supported directly in your web browser.
UMIACS staff will be taking our regularly scheduled maintenance
window.  A full list of our 2013 maintenance windows can be found below[1].  This allows us to patch for security issues that have cropped
up since our previous window.
All UNIX/Linux machines in the institute will be rebooted during the
maintenance window (RHEL5, RHEL6, Ubuntu). Services such as IMAP, web
servers, and the print service will all see small interruptions while
machines are rebooting.
All Microsoft Windows machines will reboot during the maintenance
window.  Windows services such as Exchange, printing, etc. will see
small interruptions during the maintenance window.
All Apple Mac OS X machines will reboot during the maintenance window.
[1] - https://wiki.umiacs.umd.edu/umiacs/index.php/MonthlyMaintenanceWindow
===Java===
Due to the frequency and severity of recent Java vulnerabilities, it is strongly advise that '''Java be disabled''' in all browsers on your workstations.  If you do require Java it is recommended to maintain a second, '''separate browser''', solely for the instances which require Java.  For instructions on disabling Java on your workstation, please see the following: [[JavaDisableBrowser|How to disable Java]]
Additional information on the current Java Vulnerability (as of 1/13/2013) can be found here:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-010A.html
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==Technical Reference==
==Technical Reference==
; [[GettingStarted | Getting Started]]
: Broad introduction to UMIACS Accounts and services.
; [[CoreServices | Core Services]]
: Information about UMIACS service offerings including [[Email]], [[Data Storage]], [[Backups]], and our [[VPN]].
; [[Orders | Ordering Equipment]]
: Information on ordering equipment requests and best practices.
; [[LabFacilities | Lab Facilities]]
: Information on the various labs and centers within UMIACS.
; [[Publishing Data | Publishing Data]]
: Best practices when publishing data at UMIACS.
; [[HelpDesk | Getting help (UMIACS Help Desk)]]
: Information on UMIACS Support and how to contact us.


Welcome to UMIACS Wiki. This is the main place to find documentation and information about your account and  the technical services that UMIACS offers. If this is your first time please start here [[GettingStarted| Getting Started]].
==General Information==
 
* University of Maryland [http://it.umd.edu/aup Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)]
We provide many  [[CoreServices|Core Services]] which include [[EMail]], [[Backups]] and [[VPN]].
* [http://www.umd.edu/web-accessibility Web Accessibility]
 
We have lots of specific [[LabFacilities|Lab Facilities]] that you may be interested in.
 
Please check here if you are interested in [[OrderingEquipment|Ordering Equipment]].


Please note that login access to this wiki (edit privileges) is restricted to members of UMIACS Technical Staff. If there is something that you believe needs editing, please [[HelpDesk | contact staff]].
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 15 October 2024

Announcements

Please see our intranet page for announcements.

Technical Reference

Getting Started
Broad introduction to UMIACS Accounts and services.
Core Services
Information about UMIACS service offerings including Email, Data Storage, Backups, and our VPN.
Ordering Equipment
Information on ordering equipment requests and best practices.
Lab Facilities
Information on the various labs and centers within UMIACS.
Publishing Data
Best practices when publishing data at UMIACS.
Getting help (UMIACS Help Desk)
Information on UMIACS Support and how to contact us.

General Information

Please note that login access to this wiki (edit privileges) is restricted to members of UMIACS Technical Staff. If there is something that you believe needs editing, please contact staff.

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