SAP & myOleMiss Unavailable for Unicode Upgrade
The SAP production system and the myOleMiss portal will be unavailable beginning at 6 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2013, in order to perform a Unicode upgrade on the SAP production system. The systems are scheduled to be unavailable until 5 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2013. (Note: The University of Mississippi will be closed for […]
Upcoming Network Maintenance – November 2013
As we approach the end of the semester, the Office of Information Technology (IT) Systems and Networking work ramps up during periods of reduced activity. This year is no exception. The tables below show a breakdown of buildings that will be impacted during upcoming network maintenance in November. During the listed dates and times, users in […]
Virtual Workshops Offered on Making Websites Accessible
Learn more about developing accessible websites for students, staff, and faculty with disabilities by attending virtual conference sessions. The Accessing Higher Ground Virtual Conference focuses on the implementation and benefits of Accessible Media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology in the higher education setting. There are numerous sessions on best practices for web design, reaching untapped […]
Installing Mac OS X Mavericks
Installing a major OS upgrade can bring a slew of problems, from incompatible software to lost configuration —even missing functionality. Thankfully, Mavericks (Apple’s latest version of OS X) doesn’t seem to bear any of those issues. Still, if you’re cautious and want to know a little more before hitting that “Upgrade” button in the App […]
Installation Notes for Windows 8.1
I recently installed Windows 8.1, the first major upgrade for Windows 8. Below is my Windows 8.1 installation experience. Download and Initial Installation I chose to upgrade a Dell XPS laptop. Because I use UM Box with Box Sync, I already had my important files backed up. Next, I connected my laptop to a power […]
Lamar Hall Classroom Technology News
While the renovation of Lamar Hall is still ongoing, phase I was completed in Summer 2013. As a result, the University of Mississippi opened Lamar Hall for the Fall 2013 semester. Many months were spent preparing for this event. In the Office of Information Technology (IT), staff members led by Johnny Price with […]
SAP Tips for Supervisors
The SAP Training room has been really busy this fall! Here are some suggestions for making sure that your new employees receive the SAP access they need as quickly as possible: Download the appropriate authorization request and user agreement forms from myOleMiss => Employee => SAP. Complete the forms and send them to lsrichlo@olemiss.edu as […]
UM Today: “UM Memo” Message Types Added
The Office of Information Technology rolls out two additional UM Today message types: UM Memo and UM Memo – Important. Memorandum, another UM Message type, already existed in UM Today. UM Memo Layout with UM letterhead Available to all users Can be used for general messages (intradepartmental communication, employee promotions, etc.) Appears near the bottom […]
Mobile Devices: Safety & Privacy Considerations
With the proliferation of mobile devices in our lives and the trend of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) on campuses, teachers and students need to be more aware of the safety and privacy concerns related to mobile devices. Users are three times more likely to give out sensitive information on a mobile device and fall […]
Information Technology Leads Network Infrastructure Upgrade
The Office of Information Technology (IT), led by the Network Management group, has been working throughout the summer on an extensive, campus-wide network upgrade. The planning for this upgrade began several years ago with a funding strategy, a detailed network design, a procurement, various state-level approvals, etc. The last time a network upgrade of this […]