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Update: ftp.mcs.anl.gov offline

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

The FTP server is back online. Incoming anonymous FTP uploads have been disabled. If this is a feature you need to make use of, please let us know at help and we’ll help you find alternatives (such as scp or Box). HTTP access to the ftp directory is still off for the time being while …

ftp.mcs.anl.gov offline

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

We’ve had to take ftp.mcs.anl.gov offline due to a cyber incident. We’ll send more when it’s back online, no ETA at this time. — Craig

Protecting data on your laptop

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

Hey, folks! First of all, Happy Spring! Okay, I know it doesn’t feel that way yet, but we’re getting there. Hang in there. Anyway, now that we’ve done the required small talk as outlined in the human interaction manual that my handlers insist I read, I need to remind you all about the importance of …

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COMPLETE: Maintenance window for GitLab services

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

The updates of our GitLab services at https://gitlab.cels.anl.gov and https://xgitlab.cels.anl.gov have been completed.

Maintenance window for GitLab services, 2018-03-07 12:00 – 13:00 CST

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

A maintenance window of our GitLab services has been planned for Wednesday, 2018-03-07 from 12:00 to 13:00 CST, in order to update the software. GitLab services provided by gitlab.cels.anl.gov and xgitlab.cels.anl.gov will be unavailable during maintenance. Service is expected to be restored by 13:00 CST on Wednesday, and may be available sooner than that. If …

CANCELED: Maintenance window for GitLab services, Today 12:00 – 13:00 CST

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

A workshop using GitLab’s services necessitates re-scheduling maintenance for another time. GitLab services will remain unaffected today.

Maintenance window for GitLab services, Today 12:00 – 13:00 CST

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

A maintenance window of our GitLab services has been planned for Today from 12:00 to 13:00 CST, in order to update the software. GitLab services provided by gitlab.cels.anl.gov and xgitlab.cels.anl.gov will be unavailable during maintenance. Service is expected to be restored by 13:00 CST today, and may be available sooner than that. If this window …

FYI: Thinkpad X1 Carbon 5th Gen Recall

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Lenovo-Recalls-ThinkPad-Laptops-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Copier installation for building 240 tomorrow (2/7/18)

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

Just a reminder the CELS copiers in Building 240 are being replaced tomorrow (except pr-5168, which was done this morning). Testing shows it should be painless. We’ve updated our documentation here: https://wiki.mcs.anl.gov/IT/index.php/Printers Expectation is linux desktops shouldn’t notice the change. Mac users may need to install the updated driver, but many did that when upgrading …

Replacement of Canon Printers in CELS

March 29, 2022 by Stacey, Craig

Hi, folks. Please see the note below from BIS on the plan to replace the canon printer/copiers in BIO, EVS, MCS, ALCF, and CELS. BIO and EVS are happening on Monday, and are supported by BIS. Also on Monday, we’re having the CELS printer on the 5th floor so we can get a handle on …

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