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IT Update, December 2012

New method and instructions for ordering 8 1/2 x 11 photocopy paper
In order to reduce photocopy costs and use of paper for photocopiers, we are changing the way paper is provisioned for university-owned photocopiers. Beginning January, 14th, all 8 1/2 x 11 white paper will be purchased directly in bulk by the program center that uses photocopiers. More

SafeConnect for wireless Macs and PCs - Coming in January
Beginning Jan. 7th, Sacramento State will require use of the SafeConnect tool for all university and auxiliary staff who connect to the campus wireless network with a laptop computer (either university-owned or personal). More

Sac State Data Center Scheduled Yearly Maintenance
In order to perform yearly planned maintenance on key systems, IRT is planning a shutdown of the Sac State data center during the winter break. More

IT Update, August 2012

SafeConnect for wireless Macs and PCs - Coming in January
In order to perform yearly planned maintenance on key systems, IRT is planning a shutdown of the CSU Sacramento data center during the winter break. Our planned date and time for this maintenance Jan 5, 21012  from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. More

IT Update, July 2012

Internet Access Speed Improvements
In order to increase speed and access, the campus connection to the Internet is scheduled to be upgraded in July. More

IT Update, June 2012

Email System Maintenance – 6 p.m. Friday, June 15th
The university email service, Exchange, will be down intermittently for maintenance beginning Friday, June 15th  at 6 p.m. until and 2 a.m. Saturday, June 16th. More

IT Update, May 2012

Upcoming Changes To Use of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Telnet
On May 24th current FTP and Telnet services will be replaced with more secure services. This may affect you if you upload files to a campus web page, post video files to the media server, or connect directly to campus servers to complete other tasks. More

IT Update, April 2012

Convenient changes come to SacLink
Now you can manage your own SacLink account in one convenient location, at mysaclink.csus.edu. On that single page, you can change your password, activate your web page, retrieve or activate your SacLink username, locate information for guest accounts and find helpful answers to frequently asked questions. More

Mobile Safari Issue
If you are a user of the mobile Safari web browser on Apple iOS devices such as an iPad or iPhone, please be aware we have seen compatibility problems with use of mobile Safari to access the Faculty and Student Centers and other CMS features. More

Staff IT Update, March 2012
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IT Forum on Workplace Automation & Efficiency: Is It Right For Higher Education?
The second IRT sponsored IT Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4th, 3:00-4:30, Foothill Suite, University Union. This forum will address the topic of the appropriateness of automation and process improvements in the administrative functions that support our students, faculty, and staff … More

IT Procurement At Year-End
As we approach the purchasing deadlines for this fiscal year, many program centers will be planning year-end purchases of IT equipment, software, and services. Please keep in mind that all purchases over $2,500 go through an accessibility and information security review before procurement can take place. This review can be expedited if you plan ahead and can also save your department money. More

Information Security and Patch Management
More than 90% of campus-owned computers have now received ‘patch management’ protection and consequently have updated anti-virus and system security software protecting our privacy. Those staff members with university computers at home or laptop computers that infrequently connect to the campus network should check with local IT support or the Service Desk (278-7337) to ensure patch management is up to date. More

Other IT Updates can be found in the IT Updates Archive… More