HRZ-News

Do not click on any links. Delete the mails.

Currently, a fakemail is circulating whose sender pretends to be the presidium of the TU Darmstadt. In the text, a supposedly new newsletter of the presidium is advertised. The mail then contains a link that the reader is supposed to click on. Do not click on the link. Delete the mail.

Open only expected presentations from known sources

There is a new attack method that uses PowerPoint presentations to infiltrate malware onto the computer. In this case, the reloading of the malware is already triggered by a single mouse movement after opening the file.

TU Darmstadt provides both video conferencing systems for employees and students

In the winter term 2022/23, the video conferencing systems BigBlueButton (BBB) and Zoom will be available for all employees and students at TU Darmstadt. Users decide independently which system they want to use. BBB is preferable from a data protection perspective, especially when it concerns sensitive information.

On 28.09.2022 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (digital)

Meeting, exchange and information on existing and new services – that is the goal of the new event format “VisIT!” of the University Computer Centre (HRZ) of the TU Darmstadt.

Inform new colleagues

The TU-ID is the personal access to the central IT systems of the TU and thus an important work tool – and also a central access ID for new employees. For a smooth start, there is a need for action regarding the application for the TU-ID already a few days before the start of work. Inform new colleagues about this.

The HRZ welcomes 15 new trainees

In August 2022, 15 young people started their training at the IT Training Alliance. Planning for the coming year is already underway: those interested in training can already register their demand for IT training at the HRZ.

On 28.09.2022 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (digital)

Meeting, exchange and information on existing and new services – that is the goal of the new event format “VisIT!” of the University Computer Centre (HRZ) of the TU Darmstadt.

Possible reason is a security setting on the part of Microsoft

You have had problems logging into Outlook since 29.08.2022? The login window keeps appearing or the connection is shown as disconnected? Then this may have to do with a new security setting on the part of Microsoft.

The IT Shop and the HRZ Service Centre at Lichtwiese will be closed from 5 to 30 September. Your orders will be processed again from 4 October.

Every Wednesday from 10 to 12 a.m.

Due to the good response, the Jabber consultation hour will remain open until further notice. In addition to employees who already use the telephone solution, employees who are interested in this communication solution can also call in.

Clean-up planned from 19.09.2022

Thanks to the cooperation of all FirstSpirit editors at the TU Darmstadt, the conversion to Responsive Design has now been successfully completed. All websites created with FirstSpirit are now online in the new design.

Protection of your personal TU-ID access data for WiFi access

From now on, it is possible to create and use device-specific identifiers and passwords for WiFi access (eduroam). This means that each of your devices that needs to connect to the eduroam network can use its own identifier and password. With these access data, the device can dial into the eduroam network worldwide. This not only contributes significantly to the protection of your personal TU-ID access data, it also brings many advantages in handling. Change your WiFi access as soon as possible. After a transition period until 01.12.2022, the TU-ID can no longer be used for the WiFi login to the eduroam network.

Due to a massive sending of spam e-mails from a decentralised e-mail server, there may be problems sending e-mails to TU-external mail addresses in the coming days.

On 28.09.2022 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (digital)

Meeting, exchange and information on existing and new services – that is the goal of the new event format “VisIT!” of the University Computer Centre (HRZ) of the TU Darmstadt.

12 graduations – 15 expected training starts

A dozen successful graduations and many new starts – that is the result of the training summer 2022 at the HRZ.

From 06 July 2022, every Wednesday from 10 to 12 a.m.

The Jabber client is already actively used by many employees of TU Darmstadt. We would like to provide you with the best possible support and will be offering a “Jabber consultation hour” for the first time from 06 July 2022.

Isolated problems with licence allocation

In the course of the rollout of the O365 licences, there are isolated cases of problems with licence allocation and thus difficulties with the installation of the software.

Register your demand now

The IT training department of the HRZ is now accepting applications for vacant IT training positions.

The time has come. All employees with non-HRZ-managed PCs/laptops will be able to install O365 voluntarily from 13 June 2022. Employees with HRZ-managed PCs/laptops will receive a request to install via the software depot from 01 August 2022 as part of the rollout.

Why do I need the Cloud-ID? Where can I find the Cloud-ID?

If you are already using O365, MS Teams or SharePoint Online, please read on.

+++Update: The PC pool in S1|02 Room 030 (Pool S1) will be open again as of May 30, 2022.+++The PC pool rooms at Karl-Plagge-Haus (S1|22 room 020) and on the Lichtwiese (L1|01 room 54) will be open again from 23.05.2022 from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m..

Due to technical problems, the FirstSpirit editorial system had to be reset with regard to data. Unfortunately, all editorial and administrative work from Tuesday, 03.05.2022 between 4 am and 4 pm was lost as a result. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and assistance.

Urgent installation required

Vulnerabilities in the Zoom software allow attackers to escalate rights or gain unauthorised access to information.

The new high-performance computing website is online

The new, completely revised web presence of the High Performance Computing (HLR) department of the University Computing Center (HRZ) is online. The relaunch focused on the implementation of the responsive design of TU Darmstadt and the improvement of user-friendliness.