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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.14.2026 15:04 | gitlab.cs.umd.edu maintenance: All Sundays 10AM to 3PM in January |
The CS IT staff will perform maintenance on gitlab.cs.umd.edu between 10am - 3pm each Sunday in January through the first Sunday of February 02/01/2026. During these times you will not have access to the GitLab website, API, repositories, runners, or other GitLab services. |
Moderate |
Past Alerts
| Updated | Issue | Summary | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04.20.2023 09:45 | Intermittent Upstream Network Connectivity - started Monday, March 20 |
Due to a failed router at our upstream network provider, we experienced intermittent network issues on March 20 from around midnight to 2 PM. Our network is currently stable and we do not expect any additional outages, but we are continuing to monitor the situation. |
Moderate |