First OIT Tech Stop opens Sep. 3, 2008

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) opened its first OIT Tech Stop Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Centennial Hall, during Welcome Week.

U Rent-A-Guru temporary relocation Aug. 19, 2008

U Rent-A-Guru is temporarily located in 152 Shepherd Labs. U Rent-A-Guru will continue to offer the same convenient carry-in computer consultation and support services designed to help customers solve short-term computer problems quickly. Contact U Rent-A-Guru at (612) 624-4800 or ucs.umn.edu.

SyncML client for iPhone will not work with UMCal Calendars Jul. 10, 2008

Synthesis, the company that makes the SyncML client for UMCal, has announced that due to limitations with the Apple software development kit (SDK) the SyncML client they are producing will only work to synchronize contacts. Calendar synchronization will not be available at this time. For more information see www.synthesis.ch/iphone.php?lang=e&lay=desk. iPhone users are able to access their UMCal account through their Web browser at http://umcal.umn.edu.

WebMail Pro, 3.0 decommissioning reminder Jul. 2, 2008

The WebMail Pro and WebMail 3.0 decommission schedule has been extended to August 4, 2008. These systems were initially set to be decommissioned July 1.

FileNET decommissioning scheduled Jun. 12, 2008

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) plans to decommission the FileNET Web Content Management (WCM) application on Dec. 31. Units that are currently utilizing FileNET will either need to convert their existing sites to UMContent, which is the replacement application for FileNET, or move to a non-centrally supported solution.

Software license program office in new location May. 22, 2008

OIT's software license program office has moved from its Shepherd Labs location to its new location at 2218 University Ave. SE. Software duplication (fee involved) and borrowed software or media previously handled at Shepherd Labs now is handled at the new location.

Novell decommissioning reminder May. 22, 2008

Novell Netware users are reminded that OIT no longer will provide technical support for Novell systems after Monday, Dec. 1. Since central Active Directory has been deployed at the University, Novell Netware server usage has dropped sharply. Departments wishing to continue using Novell systems should find alternate service hosting. OIT is committed to smooth departmental migration to central Active Directory, offering guides, training, and assistance throughout the process. Questions should be directed to umnad@umn.edu. For more information, visit www.umn.edu/umnad.

Helpline walk-in location changes May. 22, 2008

Effective April 28, the hours for some walk-in helpline locations changed. For up-to-date locations and times, visit www.umn.edu/adcs/help/helpline.html.