StarRez Application Single Sign-On (SSO) Maintenance (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)

Overview

ITS has scheduled a maintenance window for StarRez to integrate this application with Azure Cloud SSO. The change is happening on the backend, and users should not experience any differences during the login process into StarRez. The maintenance window will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The change will improve the security and availability of StarRez.

 

What Can You Expect

Users may be unable to access StarRez Application during the migration timeframe. Users already logged in will not be affected. 

 

Support

If you experience issues or need assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk at service@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1420.

 

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Sandy is a true asset to ITS. Her institutional knowledge, coupled with her promptness and know-how provide invaluable support for our department. We appreciate you, Sandy!

Telecommunications Team

This team is tiny, but mighty. Alex, Wilbur, and Sal are extremely effective, dedicated and and make for a seriously resilient team. They are able to handle issues with grace, acting as strong university advocates to external vendors, all the while keeping up with day-to-day responsibilities and project work. They are true behind-the-scenes wonders. Alex, Wilbur, Sal -- thanks for all you do!

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Kat goes well above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to customer service! She provides prompt, outstanding assistance with a very pleasant and positive demeanor. She always ensures that the issue is completely resolved and that any questions you have are answered. When she assists with showing how to use a new technical device, she has the heart of a teacher!

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Monthly Windows Update (Saturday, September 16, 2023, 6 p.m.-midnight)

Overview

ITS will apply monthly Windows security and critical updates on Windows servers on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 6 p.m. to midnight. The latest Windows security patches fix the vulnerabilities and errors in Windows and associated software. Security and critical updates reduce the risk of exploitation by malware or hackers.

 

What Can You Expect

During the maintenance window, users may experience a brief loss of service while each server is rebooted. Each server is expected to be unavailable for less than 10 minutes during the maintenance window.

 

Support

If you experience issues or need assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk at service@sfsu.edu or 415-338-1420.