MacOS “Big Sur” Update Warning

Apple recently did a public release for Big Sur, the new MacOS version 11.0. Several applications currently in use are known to not work on Big Sur. We ask that you do not update until patches can be released. If you have questions or concerns contact the S&T IT Help Desk and click on the…

Issues Reported & Resolved

The local S&T IT Department received reports of issues this morning (Friday, November 6) after an overnight maintenance window created issues with local authentication services. The issues reported were of difficulty using OpenVPN, network file storage, and internal S&T web applications. The impact was local and not widespread across UM System. The issues were addressed…

CLC software request process open

It’s time for instructors to request new software for use in computer learning centers (CLC) across campus. Please submit requests for only NEW software by 5 p.m. Friday, November 13. Here are the steps: • Go to https://forms.gle/7EuE9SNqZhdJjqjB9. • Login with your <userid>@umsystem.edu Google account. • Follow the instructions on that site….

All Systems Restored

Columbia has issued the “all clear” regarding networking issues that impacted email and several systems earlier this morning. Email delivery was delayed for some messages that were sent\received between 6 AM – 10 AM this morning. You may continue to receive some emails queued during that time over the next couple of hours….

Email and Shibboleth Systems Being Restored

All services from Columbia are coming back up and should begin to be accessible. Technicians will continue to monitor service performance. Please note that some systems may come up more slowly than others or that you may need to close and re-open the browser or application to access. Contact the S&T IT Help Desk and…

Continued Degraded Services – Email, Zoom, PeopleSoft, Canvas

Widespread networking issues at Columbia this morning continues to affect email, as well as other systems that utilize Shibboleth login which includes Zoom, PeopleSoft, and Canvas. Other systems may also be impacted. To contact the S&T IT Help Desk with issues, please visit the S&T IT Help Desk and click on the blue Live Chat…

Email Outage

Due to network issues in Columbia early this morning, email service is not available. S&T IT is working closely with contacts in Columbia. We will provide an update when the issue is resolved….

Windows Critical Updates

Windows critical updates will take place this weekend between the hours of midnight Friday, October 16, to 6 a.m. Saturday, October 17. Please leave your computer connected to the S&T network and powered on over the weekend. Save and/or close any applications running as your computer will reboot during the update.  For questions, please contact the IT…

Windows Critical Updates

Windows critical updates will take place this weekend between the hours of midnight Friday, October 9, to 6 a.m. Saturday, October 10. Please leave your computer connected to the S&T network and powered on over the weekend. Save and/or close any applications running as your computer will reboot during the update. For questions, please contact the…

Phishing email hits S&T

A phishing email was circulated to Missouri S&T email addresses today (Friday, Oct. 2). The subject line reads “See all invoices that has been paid” and the email appears to be from SurveyMonkey. Do not respond or click the link within. Please delete the email as this phishing attempt has been reported to IT Security….