On Saturday, December 21st, Computer Services will be performing network infrastructure and software upgrades to a number of mission critical information systems between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. During this time, many University networking, telephone, and computer resources, such as the My Missouri State portal, wireless, web servers, Banner, email, and Blackboard Learn, etc., will have interruptions of service.
While web services and websites are not guaranteed to be up from 7:00am to 7:00pm, all web services and websites, including the main MSU homepage, will certainly be unavailable from 7:00am to 9:00am. After that time-frame, their availability will vary throughout the day until 7:00pm.
This interruption of service is necessary because network and computer infrastructure, operating systems, and software applications must be updated regularly to ensure optimal service to the University community. Departments and users are encouraged to plan accordingly and to not depend on the services during the scheduled outage.
We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause for you. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Pat Day at PatDay@MissouriState.edu or 836-6555.