Information Technology Services

Password Reset and MESA Tools slowness

Outage category: Applications

Location: Password.gmu.edu, genericpassword.gmu.edu, and tools.gmu.edu

Status: Open

Resolved Alert:

Initial Symptoms

Users trying to reset passwords were receiving error messages.

Root Cause Analysis

Cause

The most likely cause was identified as a recently enabled DNS security feature, piloted by ITSO and NET. The feature was subsequently disabled. Services returned to normal around 12:30PM.

Resolution

Engineers continue to investigate and work with our vendors for the root cause.

Prevention

None determined at this time, still pending investigation.