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WHEN and WHERE: Now, and over the next two weeks (12/10-12/22/12), in ST Olin. Changes are expected in the mornings, until about 1pm each day.
WHAT: The downtime related to the previously announced "cutting-over" of all computers, printers, and phones from the old wiring to the new wiring.
IMPACT: Temporary DOWNTIME will occur as a result of the transition to new wiring. Specifically, we anticipate that:
- phone downtime will be kept at under half an hour.
- network downtime should be under a few minutes.
- all phones and network devices are working correctly by the end of each work day.
Please be aware that a large number of network devices, primarily printers, will be changing network addresses. This will require making configuration changes on each computer to re-establish connectivity to the printers. Chemistry IT (CRCF) will attempt to provide as much information and direct assistance as possible to research group liaisons on the changes. And we will assist any user that needs assistance during and after the transition.
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