Today, myUMBC users have been experiencing authentication errors and slowness. Initially, the typical message was a “shibboleth listener error.” We believe we have identified the cause of the authentication error and implemented a fix, which we are continuing to monitor. In addition, we know there are ongoing issues with slow page loads. DoIT staff are working late to change a few system parameters, and will be monitoring performance of the myUMBC environment tonight and tomorrow. In the meantime, you can login directly to most of the services that you typically see in myUMBC. To make this easier, the DoIT web site now has a link to a temporary web page with direct links to many of the various campus services. ]]>

Today, myUMBC users have been experiencing authentication errors and slowness. Initially, the typical message was a “shibboleth listener error.” We believe we have identified the cause of the...

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If you are ready to experience an entirely new collaborative experience then Google@UMBC is right for you. If you are interested in signing up or just want to know more then please visit UMBC's...

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Welcome back! To make your transition easier, the Department of Information Technology has provided a simple form that you can use to request assistance, should you experience difficulty in...

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Starting today, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is directing faculty to the DoIT Help Desk to resolve basic (tier 1) Blackboard issues or escalate to DoIT's Instructional Technology...

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Early after the Blackboard 9.1 upgrade at the end of May, DoIT received a few anecdotal reports of slowness in the new version of Blackboard. While we've not been able to consistently replicate...

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Full Title: Support for WT & SP 2011 Hybrid Courses, Instructional ContinuityWhile the Fall semester starts next week, the Division of Information Technology (in partnership with the Provost's...

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Due to circumstances beyond the control of DoIT, installation of computers as part of the Computer Replacement Initiative (CRI) has been delayed until the end of September. This deployment had...

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We are excited to announce that beginning August 30th, faculty, staff and students can opt-in to the new Google@UMBC environment. Google Apps is a package of online applications that makes...

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Many people don't know that there is an entire infrastructure of hardware and software behind all the electronic locks that are in use across campus. Whenever someone swipes their UMBC ID in a...

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It is hard to believe but the current version of myUMBC is going on 4 years. We launched in summer of 2006 and made significant enhancements in 2008, adding multiple spotlights, and events. In...

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