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