CS Network Status
This page lists both active and recently closed CS network alerts. If you would like more information about an alert, or if you have an issue you would like to report, send email to helpdesk [-at-] cs [dot] umd [dot] edu or call extension 52720.
Current Active Alerts
1 current active alerts
| Updated | Issue | Summary | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07.02.2025 15:43 | Maintenance work on our AVW datacenter firewall on 07/06/2025 from 10am to 12pm |
All users of CS IT services housed in our datacenter may notice two network outages lasting fewer than 5 minutes each. |
Moderate |
Past Alerts
| Updated | Issue | Summary | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.22.2023 08:41 | Database Maintenance |
We are performing routine database maintenance on our Databases servers. The maintenance window would affect Website access, DHCP and new VPN connections, and Wikis. |
Moderate |
| 11.20.2023 14:17 | Our legacy webmail has been disabled temporarily. |
This only impacts a handful of group accounts. We hope to have access restored soon. If this affects you, please contact the helpdesk. |
Light |
| 11.20.2023 14:17 | Server Security Updates 7PM-730PM |
Web, NFS server updates. User impact is in minutes |
Light |
| 11.08.2023 09:59 | Server security updates 12AM - 2AM |
Minimal impact to regular users. Only affects CS Staff. |
Light |
| 08.14.2023 22:11 | Emergency network maintenance, 12 PM - 1 PM, possible total outage up to 5 min. | Heavy | |
| 08.02.2023 10:03 | Aug 1: Windows shared folders not available at 7pm - 7:30pm. |
For details see email sent earlier today with Subj. "Reminder to Logout of desktop by COB today Tue. Aug 1st" |
None |
| 08.01.2023 16:19 | Gitlab Authentication Change |
Gitlab's backend authentication method with UMD CAS has changed. You may be prompted to allow sharing your login information. If you have trouble logging in, contact the helpdesk. |
Light |
| 07.04.2023 17:21 | NFS server upgrade |
07/04 5-9PM - Upgrade NFS server. See details in emails sent on 06/21 |
Moderate |
| 06.09.2023 10:48 | April 26: Changes to Department VPN - Check FAQ for details | Moderate | |
| 05.01.2023 21:30 | Complete Network Outage due to upstream equipment issue |
The entire department network was unavailable from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM due to an issue at our upstream network provider. All systems should be functioning normally now. |
Severe |