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

There are no current active alerts. Network operations are normal.

Have an issue that you need to report? Send email to helpdesk [-at-] cs [dot] umd [dot] edu.

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Past Alerts

Updated Issue Summary Impact
09.30.2021 11:33 Minor updates to CS Project webhosting. You may see a brief error message. Light
08.25.2021 20:31 NFS server maintenance. Webservers and filesystems read-only or unaccessible

NFS server maintenance. Webservers and filesystems are read-only or unaccessible, including junkfood home directories, personal web spaces, projects, and other NFS mounts.

 		Heavy
08.25.2021 16:22 Scheduled Patching: Third Tuesdays

The department will install updates on supported systems on the third Tuesday of each month. We will post a separate announcement if there is any major disruption expected.

 		Light
08.25.2021 16:22 Additional Patching to be completed today

A few systems will be patched today between the hours of 12noon-4pm. Please expect up to 15mins of possible outages. Thanks

 		Light
05.31.2021 14:18 Firewall maintenance completed. Contact the helpdesk with any network issues. None
05.31.2021 14:17 Firewall Updates - Monday May 31, 12 PM - 5 PM - Minor packet loss possible Light
05.02.2021 10:49 CS VPN Config Change

Due to a certificate renewel, CS users who use OpenVPN to access the CS VPN need to download updated configurations, which are available at https://helpdesk.cs.umd.edu/faq/connecting/vpn . This predominately applies to people running Linux on their home machines.

 		Light
05.02.2021 10:49 Firewall Updates - Sunday April 4, 10 PM - 1 AM - Minor packet loss possible Light
03.04.2021 11:22 Verizon Outage affecting access to campus

Verizon is experiencing routing issues, which can slow or prevent traffic from accessing CS and campus systems. You may experience issues even if you do not have Verizon internet.

 		Moderate
02.14.2021 21:55 Windows File Server Maintanence

The CS Windows environment file servers will be undergoing brief maintanece tonight starting at 7:00pm. Some service interuption may occur.

 		Light