[RESOLVED] Account Authentication Issues
The authentication issues have been resolved.
The authentication issues have been resolved.
We are receiving reports of users having trouble logging into BearPAWS and Moodle. Other services may also be affected. CTS is investigating the issue.
In keeping with the State’s COVID-19 social distancing protocols, the Helpdesk is limited to phone, email, and remote assistance only. In-person assistance can still be provided at the discretion of the Helpdesk staff and only if your issue is determined to require it.
Should you need in-person assistance or drop-off/pickup of items, the following process and procedures are in place:
We are in the process of procuring remote assistance software that does not require your computer to be on campus which will also minimize the need for carry-in service.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to operate as best we can during this difficult situation.
Please see THIS LINK for information about accessing Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
If you are going to be taking home a computer you do not normally use in order to work remotely, you MUST login to it once while it is connected with a network cable ON CAMPUS. If you don’t, you will not be able to login to that computer when you get it home, and CTS will not be able to assist you.
Campus VPN Maintenance is complete for 3/19/20.
Beginning at 4:30 AM 3/19/20, CTS will be the campus VPN (GlobalProtect) to accommodate the anticipated surge in VPN usage. At this time it is not anticipated that any loss of service will occur during the maintenance window. The maintenance will only last for a few minutes. An announcement will be made on this blog when it is complete.
With so many people working from home, it is important that you leave a contact phone number when sending email to the Helpdesk. We normally follow up by phone by looking you up in the campus directory. If you would prefer a phone call over an email reply, please provide the best number at which to reach you.
If you have any technical questions or needs arising from the campus response to COVID-19, please send email to helpdesk@potsdam.edu. This will allow us to triage, delegate, and track your request.
Here is a link to a list of Frequently Asked Questions relating to special I.T.-related circumstances arising from the COVID-19 response.
https://status.potsdam.edu/covid-19-tech-faq/
We will be adding to this FAQ as issues are brought to our attention.