On Thursday, February 26th, we will be patching all our Linux systems. Some urgent updates need to be applied. While the work will mainly affect Linux based systems and services, Windows users’ access to stashes could be impacted during the Linux patching.

The work will begin at 8pm and components of the work could stretch on until midnight. 

The work involves patching and rebooting most Linux hosts (Ubuntu and Rocky9 distros). This includes file servers and computer lab Linux systems. Expect sporadic outages as the patching progresses. 

Systems/services affected will include:

• linux.cs.pdx.edu - ada/babbage/dbclass/quizors - CS

• CS Linux lab systems in FAB 88 - CS

• linux.cecs.pdx.edu - ruby/rita - general MCECS

• Linux systems in FAB 55-17 - general MCECS

• phobos/deimos/mo/auto - ECE 

• openVPN

• Linux home directories and research stashes

• Windows access to project/research stashes

We will work with our users on dedicated research systems to schedule an acceptable time to patch them. However, file server downtimes will also affect them regardless.

Make sure that you have saved any open files and logged out before the reboots begin. 

If you have any questions, please contact: support@cat.pdx.edu