Folks, We have just posted the below message at http://servicestatus.msu.edu/status_summary.php We will be sending out a Deans, Director, & Chairs message that you will see in advance. Debbie -----Original Message----- From: Service Status General [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of MSU ACNS Help Desk Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 3:03 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: NETWORK SECURITY IPS Scheduled Maintenance Open: Block Unsolicite d Incoming Connections from Off-Campus Service: NETWORK SECURITY IPS Type: Scheduled Maintenance Title: Block Unsolicited Incoming Connections from Off-Campus Status: Open Approximate Start Time: 3/31/2008 6:00:00 AM Approximate End Time: 3/31/2008 7:00:00 AM Comments: Unsolicited connections from off-campus Internet sources that target end-user computers and other devices on the campus network will have inbound connections blocked to increase security of the campus network. This change will only affect computers that obtain their Internet (IP) addresses using MSU's DHCP service. Additional information on this change is available at help.msu.edu article number: TB9560 (http:// techbase.msu.edu/article.asp?id=9560). *********** You can remove yourself from the mailing list by sending a mail message to [log in to unmask] with the following command in the first line of the text of your message. SIGNOFF SERVICESTATGEN You will receive confirmation of your request via email.