Software Deployment RSS - CFANS OIT

Tuesday, Nov 9, 2010: Java 6 update 22

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:43:49 -0600

Audience: CFANS Community, Windows Only Action: No Action required URLs: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/6u22releasenotes-176121.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Tuesday, November 9, 2010, CFANS OIT will begin the installation of Java SE 6 update 22 for CFANS computer systems that do not have the latest version of Java.

Process

SCCM will be used to install the Java SE 6 update. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption to service.

Explanation

This update will address a number of security vulnerabilities present in the previous release.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in the Java 6 update is available at this website: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/6u22releasenotes-176121.html

Thursday, October 28, 2010: Update Adobe Reader via SCCM

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:13:56 -0600

Audience: Adobe Reader 9.3-9.3.4 users Action: No Action Required URLs: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/837/cpsid_83708.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Thursday, October 28, 2010, CFANS OIT will begin the installation of the Adobe Reader patches for CFANS computer systems that currently have Adobe Reader 9.2-9.3.4.

Process

SCCM will be used to install Adobe Reader 9.4 patch. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption of service.

Explanation

Updating Adobe Reader 9.4 will address a number of customer workflow issues and security vulnerabilities.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in the Acrobat Reader 9.4 patch is available at this website. http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/837/cpsid_83708.html If you have questions, contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010: Adobe Acrobat Professsional 9.3.4 Update

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:00:21 -0600

Audience: Adobe Acrobat Professional 9.0-9.3.3 users, Windows only Action: No Action Required URLs: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/837/cpsid_83708.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, CFANS OIT will begin the installation of the Acrobat Professional 9.3.4 patch for CFANS computer systems that currently have Windows Operating system and Acrobat Professional 9.0 thru 9.3.3. MAC users will need to manually apply the update if you have Acrobat Pro.

Process

SCCM will be used to install the Acrobat Professional 9.3.4 update. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption to service.

Explanation

Updating Acrobat Professional 9.0 - 9.3.3 to 9.3.4 will address a number of customer work flow issues and security vulnerabilities.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in the Acrobat Professional 9.3.4 patch is available at this website http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/837/cpsid_83708.html If you have questions, contact cfans.help@umn.edu

Wednesday, April 28, 2010: Adobe Acrobat Professsional 9.3.2 Update

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:11:07 -0600

Audience: Adobe Acrobat Professional 9.3 users, Windows only Action: No Action Required URLs: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/539/cpsid_53951.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, CFANS OIT will begin the installation of the Acrobat Professional 9.3.2 patch for CFANS computer systems that currently have Window Operating system and Acrobat Professional 9.3 or 9.3.1. MAC users will need to manually apply the update if you have Acrobat Pro.

Process

SCCM will be used to install the Acrobat Professional 9.3.2 update. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption to service.

Explanation

Updating Acrobat Professional 9.3 or 9.3.1 to 9.3.2 will address a number of customer work flow issues and security vulnerabilities.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in the Acrobat Professional 9.3.2 patch is available at this website *http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/539/cpsid_53951.html If you have questions, contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Thursday, April 29, 2010: Java 6 update 20

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:28:03 -0600

Audience: CFANS Community, Windows Only Action: No Action required URLs: http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u20.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Thursday, April 29, 2010 CFANS OIT will begin the installation of Java SE 6 update 20 for CFANS computer systems that do not have the latest version of Java.

Process

SCCM will be used to install the Java SE 6 update. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption to service.

Explanation

Updating Java 6 will address a number of security vulnerabilities that are present in the previous release, Java SE 6.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in the Java 6 update is available at this website: * http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u20.html If you have questions, please contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Monday, March 29, 2010:Adobe Acrobat Professional 9.3.1 Update

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:18:22 -0600

Audience: Adobe Acrobat Professional 9.3 users Action: No Action Required URLs: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/505/cpsid_50570.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Monday, March 29th 2010, CFANS OIT will begin the installation of the Acrobat Professional 9.3.1 patch for CFANS computer systems that currently have Acrobat Professional 9.3.0.

Process

SCCM will be used to install the Acrobat Professional 9.3.1 patch. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption to service.

Explanation

Updating Acrobat Professional 9.3.0 to 9.3.1 will address a number of customer workflow issues and security vulnerabilities.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in the Acrobat Professional 9.3.1 patch is available at this website: * http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/505/cpsid_50570.html If you have questions, contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

February 28, 2010: SAS license update deadline

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:57:06 -0600

Audience: SAS users Action: Contact CFANS OIT URLs: None Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu If you have updated your SAS license code you can disregard the rest of this message. For those who have SAS installed and have not taken action yet, your SAS license code will expire after 2/28/2010. Failure to update will cause a disruption in your ability to use this application and will require a full reinstallation of SAS. Each February, the license code must be updated when the vendor supplies the University with the update or the program will stop functioning. This does not mean you need to purchase a new license - you only need to purchase a new license once a year, and the Software Licensing group at the University will notify you via e-mail when it is time to renew.

Updating SAS License Code

To update the license code, locate the e-mail message you received from the OIT Software License Program (software@umn.edu) and follow the instructions. If you need help with the update, contact CFANS OIT at cfans.help@umn.edu with the following information: 1. A copy of the e-mail you received from software@umn.edu. 2. The nine-digit number of the U of M gold asset sticker CFANS OIT affixes to all CFANS computers. CFANS OIT will deploy the license code update to you over the network or via Bomgar. If you did not receive an e-mail message from the Software Licensing group (software@umn.edu) about updating your SAS license code, but you have an installation of SAS that displays a notice that it requires an update, contact the Software License Program at software@umn.edu. If you have questions about the information contained in this message, contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Friday, January 22, 2009: Adobe Acrobat Professional 9.3 Update

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:22:33 -0600

Audience: Adobe Acrobat Professional 9.2 users Action: No action required URLs: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/520/cpsid_52073.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Friday January 22, 2009, CFANS OIT will begin the installation of the Acrobat Professional 9.3 update for CFANS computer systems that currently have Acrobat Professional 9.2.

Process

SCCM will be used to install the Acrobat Professional 9.3 update. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption to service.

Explanation

Updating Acrobat Professional 9.2 to 9.3 will address a number of customer workflow issues and security vulnerabilities.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in the Acrobat Professional 9.3 update is available at this website http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/520/cpsid_52073.html If you have questions, contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Friday January 8, 2010: Firefox 3.5.7

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:05:43 -0600

Audience: Firefox for Windows users Action: No Action Required URLs: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.5.7/releasenotes/ Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu Description On Friday, January 8, 2010, CFANS OIT will begin the upgrade of Firefox to version 3.5.7 for CFANS computer systems. Process SCCM will be used to apply the Firefox update. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption to service. Explanation Updating Firefox will address a number of security vulnerabilities that are present in previous releases. More Information Information about the issues addressed in the Firefox update is available at this website:

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.5.7/releasenotes/

If you have questions, please contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009: Java 6 update 17

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:19:40 -0600

Audience: Java 6 users Action: No Action required URLs: http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, CFANS OIT will begin the installation of Java SE 6 update 17 for CFANS computer systems that do not have the latest version of Java.

Process

SCCM will be used to install the Java SE 6 update. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption to service.

Explanation

Updating Java 6 will address a number of security vulnerabilities that are present in the previous release, Java SE 6.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in the Java 6 update is available at this website: * http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.html If you have questions, please contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Monday, November 30, 2009: Symantec Endpoint

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:13:17 -0600

Audience: CFANS Community Action: No Action required URLs: http://oit.cfans.umn.edu/Antivirus.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Monday, November 30, 2009, beginning at 6:00 p.m., CFANS-OIT will be upgrading the current Symantec Anti-Virus software to Symantec Endpoint Protection.

Process

SCCM will be used to upgrade your software, and will require no intervention on your part. This process will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening, November 30, 2009.

Explanation

This upgrade will provide users with the latest and most complete form of virus and spyware protection offered by the University of Minnesota.

More Information

Symantec Endpoint Protection is the latest Client Security software from Symantec. It integrates anti-virus and anti-spyware protection into one package. Symantec Endpoint protects laptops, desktops, and servers from malware threats such as viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware. If you have questions, contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Monday, November 23, 2009: Adobe Acrobat Professsional 9.2 Update

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Audience: Adobe Acrobat Professional 9.1.3 users Action: No action required URLs: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/500/cpsid_50026.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Monday, November 23, 2009, CFANS OIT will begin the installation of the Acrobat Professional 9.2 patch for CFANS computer systems that currently have Acrobat Professional 9.1.3.

Process

SCCM will be used to install the Acrobat Professional 9.2 patch. The installation will occur in the background with no interruption to service.

Explanation

Updating Acrobat Professional 9.1.3 to 9.2 will address a number of customer workflow issues and security vulnerabilities.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in the Acrobat Professional 9.2 patch is available at this website * http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/500/cpsid_50026.html If you have questions, contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Friday, November 20, 2009: Symantec Endpoint upgrade

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:07:05 -0600

Audience: CFANS Administration and Student Services Office Action: No Action required URLs: http://oit/cfans.umn.edu/Antivirus.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Friday, November 20, 2009, beginning at 6:00 p.m., CFANS-OIT will upgrade the current Symantec Anti-Virus software to Symantec Endpoint Protection.

Process

SCCM will be used to upgrade your software, and will require no intervention on your part. This process will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening, November 20, 2009.

Explanation

This upgrade will provide users with the latest and most complete form of virus and spyware protection offered by the University of Minnesota.

More Information

UPDATE: Laptop login change delayed; desktops scheduled for Wednesday, November 18

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:11:06 -0600

Audience: CFANS community using Windows and Active Directory Action: Laptop users stand by for further instructions URLs: Directions for desktop users are here: http://oit.cfans.umn.edu/newlogin Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Laptop change delayed; desktop change goes forward

Because an adjustment must be made to encrypted laptops to allow the new login procedure to be implemented, only on-campus desktop computers will have the UMN.EDU (Kerberos Realm) login software uninstalled beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2009. If you use a University desktop running Windows XP, follow the updated directions to change your login domain from UMN.EDU (Kerberos Realm) to AD. Again, changing your login domain will not affect your files or settings. The new login procedure has been extensively tested and deployed throughout the University. Please make the change now to avoid any future login problems.

Laptop Users

Although the removal of the UMN.EDU (Kerberos Realm) login has been delayed to ensure that you will not be locked out of your laptops, the University will be decommissioning the Kerberos service on January 9, 2010, so the change must be made prior to the Christmas holiday. CFANS will provide further instructions after we return from the Thanksgiving holiday.

More Information

For more information, visit http://oit.cfans.umn.edu/newlogin. If you have questions, contact cfans.help@umn.edu.

Friday, September 11 and 18: Updating Adobe Flash to version 10.0.32.18

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:58:34 -0600

Audience: CFANS Community Action: No action required URLs: http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-10.html http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/help10.html Contact: cfans.help@umn.edu

Description

On Friday, September 11, 2009, CFANS OIT will begin the installation of Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.32.18 for CFANS computer systems in the Administration and Student Services offices that do not have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. On Friday, September 18, 2009, the update will be deployed to the rest of the CFANS community.

Process

Adobe Flash player will be updated via group policy/login script. The installation will occur in the background when users log on to their systems. There should be no interruption to service.

Explanation

Updating to Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.32.18 will address a number of bugs that are present in Adobe Flash Player 9.0.159.0 and 10.0.22.87 and earlier 9.x and 10.x versions.

More Information

Information about the issues addressed in Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.32.18 is available at these websites:

If you have questions, contact cfans.help@umn.edu.