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- 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 releases 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 notify users and coordinate a reboot.
Out of band updates are sometimes released on other dates. If they are important, they may need to be installed
coordinate with group rep. - Other maintenance may sometimes need to be scheduled. 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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