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On 12.05.2023 between 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.

During this period, the database of the Patrix server will be adapted, which is why the Patricia software will not be available.

Aktuell gibt es Probleme bei der Nameserverabfrage im Bereich des China Education and Research Network Center. Betroffen sind zum Beispiel die Tongji Universität. Beim Versuch, Namen und IP-Adressen aus diesen Netzen aufzulösen, kommt es zu Timeouts, die dann in einem Nameserver-Fehler (SERVFAIL) münden. Aufgefallen ist es bei Mailservern, die die IP-Adressen der einliefernden Mailserver per DNS überprüfen. Durch die Timeouts kann diese Überprüfung fehlschlagen. Die chinesischen Admins kennen das Problem, konnten jedoch keine Aussage treffen, wie lange das Problem noch bestehen wird. Im Einzelfall könnte eine Abhilfe darin bestehen, betroffene IP-Adressen statisch über die Host-Datei​ Ihres Systems einzutragen

On 19.05.2023 from 12.00 a.m. to 11.59 p.m.

During this period, the changeover of the central access to the vDesk service (virtual desktop) will be carried out, which is why there may be disruptions when logging on to the vDesk.

On 04.05.2023 between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

During this period, the IP management software Patricia will be migrated to a new server as part of an update, which is why there may be system outages.

On 04.05.2023 between 7.00 and 9.00 a.m.

+++ Update from 04/05/2023: Maintenance successfully completed. +++ During this period, maintenance work will be carried out on the IDM system, which may lead to temporary interruptions in the processing of data in the IDM system.

On 09.05.2023 from 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

+++ Update from 10/05/2023: Maintenance successfully completed. +++ During this period, the power in building L5|08 (Housing and Lichtenberg High Performance Computer) will be switched off for the entire day to allow for the replacement of two main power switches in the medium voltage sub-distribution. This maintenance is required by law every 10 years and requires the power to be switched off in the entire L5|08 building.

On 26.04.2023 from 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 a.m.

During this period, a hardware update of the network infrastructure will be carried out in building S2|06, which is why the network will not be available for some of the users in the building. All affected users have been notified by e-mail.

On 03.05.2023 from 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m.

+++ Update from 03.05.2023: Maintenance successfully completed. +++ During this period, a minor update to the latest Moodle version will be carried out, which is why the Moodle and Mahara system will be unavailable for a maximum of one hour.

On 24.04.2023 between 7.00 and 9.00 a.m.

+++ Update from 24/04/2023: Maintenance successfully completed. +++ Maintenance work is carried out on the IDM system during the aforementioned period, which can lead to brief interruptions in the processing of data in the IDM system.

On 25.04.2023 between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.

During this period, the web server will be updated for security reasons, which is why the web interface may be down for a short time.

On 21.04.2023 between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

During this period, the server will be updated, which is why there may be a brief outage of the software.

Zoom simplifies the meeting participation process

The change by the provider makes it necessary to update the Zoom client to the latest version for the respective operating system. No action is required for employees with workstations managed by the HRZ.

On 14.04.2023 between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.

The version will be updated during the period mentioned, which is why there may be a brief outage of the software.

Register now!

The event is aimed at the IT system administrators of the departments, institutes and central facilities.

Improved audio & video processing and user experience

From now on the version BBB 2.6 is available for the users of the TU Darmstadt.

Update vom 31.03.2023 um 12:56 Uhr: Die Störung ist behoben. Login und Rechnungen sind wieder möglich.+++ Durch Probleme am Filesystem sind Login und Rechnungen gestört.

No Zoom use possible in the night from 01.04. to 02.04.2023

The TU Darmstadt's Zoom account will be hosted in Telekom data centres in the future. The user interface and application will remain unchanged with Zoom X compared to Zoom.

Update vom 23.03.2023, 17.00 Uhr: Störung ist behoben.

Aktuell haben wir am zentralen Mail-Gateway eine Störung, bei der von Extern eingehende Mails abgelehnt werden. Die abgelehnten E-Mails werden nicht aufbewahrt. Die Korrespondenzpartner:innen erhalten eine Fehlermeldung (mit dem Hinweis smtp; 541 5.4.1 Message contain virus) und müssen später ihre Nachrichten erneut schicken. Das Mail-Team arbeitet bereits an der Behebung

External e-mails could not be delivered on 23.03.2023 from approx. 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Due to a malfunction at the central mail gateway of the TU, incoming e-mails from outside were rejected by means of an automated notification during the mentioned period.

On 23.03.2023 between 8.00 and 9.00 a.m.

+++ Update from 23.03.2023: Maintenance successfully completed. +++ Maintenance work will be carried out on the IDM portal during the aforementioned period, which will lead to short-term system outages.