On Thursday, December 18th, we will be patching all our Linux systems. The work will also include an operating system upgrade to our Stash File Server. While the work will mainly affect Linux based systems and services, Windows users’ access to stashes will be down during the Stash File Server downtime.

The work will begin at 5pm (earlier than our usual patch downtimes) 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.

Research and project stashes will be down while the related file server has its OS upgraded. This will affect Windows users accessing stashes. 

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