FYI. I just sent the following message to the Deans, Directors and
Chairs list. /Tom
>Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:39:57 -0400
>To: [log in to unmask]
>From: Tom Davis <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Computer Center power outage
>
>On Friday, September 14, 2007, Phase V of electrical system upgrades in the
>Computer Center will take place. Most core computing services and basic
>network access (both on-campus and Internet connectivity) should be unaffected
>by this maintenance. However, there will be brief outages between 6:00 A.M.
>and 7:00 A.M. and again between 5:30 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. for the
>following core
>services:
>
> - afs.msu.edu
> - mail.msu.edu
> - netid.msu.edu
>
>In addition, most walk-in services in the building will be unavailable until
>approximately 8:45 A.M. This includes:
>
> - ACNS Business Office
> - ACNS Walk-in Help Desk
> - Artificial Language Laboratory
> - Client Advocacy Office
> - Libraries, Computing and Technology Office
> - MSU Computer Repair
> - Public Computer Labs (rooms 210, 403, and 415)
> - Scoring Office
>
>This upgrade will install a new power feed from the main electrical vault to
>the Computer Center machine room and is part of a major project which will
>bring faster speeds and greater reliability to the campus network.
>
>For more information, see http://techbase.msu.edu/article.asp?id=8978
>
>Please pass this information on to staff in your unit. Thank you for
>your understanding and patience.
>
>Tom Davis, Director
>Academic Computing and Network Services
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