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Remember these are two distinct servers, both running Windows Server.

OS maintenance windows

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Managed update settings are used so updates are predictable to researchers, and don't interrupt running jobs.

  • Updates are set to download and install automatically when received, no reboot.
  • To complete installation, a manual reboot is usually required. This will be performed by ChemIT, so no surprised interruptions.
  • Normally,  updates are provided by Microsoft on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Installation will occur within 2-3 days, and ChemIT will reboot to complete.
    • If the machine is not in use, ChemIT will reboot to complete updates.
    • If the machine is in use, ChemIT will request a time to reboot within one week of the update release.
  • Exceptions:
    • Out of band updates are sometimes released on other dates. If they are important, they may need to be installed before the normal dates. ChemIT will coordinate with group rep.
    • Critical updates may occasionally need to be installed within 24-48 hours of release . ChemIT will coordinate with group rep.
    • Other maintenance may sometimes need to be scheduled.
    to do the updates, determine monthly schedule and stick to it so predictable to researchers.
    • If ~4hour window of interruption, should be fine if date/ time known well in advance to researchers. For both systemsChemIT will coordinate with group rep.

Security

Network configured to prevent off-campus access, unless using VPN (10-space).

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