Monthly Linux Servers Update - Saturday, December 6, 2025

Overview 

On Saturday, December 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform monthly security and critical operating system (OS) updates on Linux servers. 

 

Benefit 

The latest Linux security patches fix vulnerabilities and errors in Linux and associated services. 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 service is rebooted. Each service is expected to be unavailable for less than 10 minutes. 

 

Support 

If you experience any issues or need assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk at service@sfsu.edu, visit our Virtual Service Desk, or call (415) 338-1420.