Archives: Maintenance

Impact of the change on users:

25Live, MicroStrategy, and Patriot Drive will be unavailable during the maintenance window while the servers reboot. Users should save their work and avoid performing critical tasks during the maintenance period.

Reason for the change:

Our current log and monitoring tool, which is expiring at the end of the month, is being replaced with a new log management platform. This change will allow us to continue monitoring and supporting our systems while managing costs and improving our logging platform.

(ID #773439 & 772626)

EXTENDED MAINTENANCE

Impact of the change on users:

On Tuesday, March 10, from 7 to 8 a.m., and again from 3 to 5 p.m., the following services will be unavailable while Facilities completes scheduled power work:

• Network(Wi-Fi and wired)
• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phones at the sites listed below,
• tickets.com internal systems (walk‑up box offices at Center for the Arts and Hylton Performing Arts will not be able to process ticket purchases)
• Possibly, some non-emergency analog services on the Fairfax Campus

Impacted campuses/buildings:

• Center for Community Mental Health (9900 Main St.)
  Potomac Science Center
• George Mason Townhouses (non-student)
• Harris Theater
• Point of View
• Portions of the Fairfax Campus (possibly, non-emergency analog services, such as fax machines)
• Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation

Reason for the change:

ITS services may be unavailable while Facilities completes scheduled power work.

EXTENDED MAINTENANCE

Impact of the change on users:

MedicatOne will be unavailable during the maintenance period.

Reason for the change:

The vendor is applying updates, upgrades, and bug fixes. (ID # 771920)

Impact of the change on users:

Wi‑Fi and wired network services at the Townhouses may experience intermittent outages lasting up to 20 minutes while maintenance is performed. During these brief interruptions, users may temporarily lose access to the internet and campus network resources.

Reason for the change:
ITS is performing this maintenance to maintain network systems stability and align with the vendor’s recommended guidelines. Regular upkeep helps ensure continued reliability and performance for users.

ID # 770526

Impact of the change on users:

Wi‑Fi and wired network services at the Potomac Science Center may experience intermittent outages lasting up to 20 minutes while maintenance is performed. During these brief interruptions, users may temporarily lose access to the internet and campus network resources.

Reason for the change:

ITS is performing this maintenance to maintain network systems stability and align with the vendor’s recommended guidelines. Regular upkeep helps ensure continued reliability and performance for users.

ID # 770524