Overview

Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform scheduled maintenance on the on-premises Exchange servers on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Office 365 email services will not be impacted. A brief delay in automated relay emails may occur if unexpected issues arise.

Benefit

This maintenance ensures the on-premises Exchange environment remains secure, supported, and aligned with current Microsoft standards.

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. 

Overview

Information Technology Services (ITS) will install a new server certificate on the campus Wi-Fi authentication service on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 10 p.m. to midnight.  Installing the new certificate now helps ensure uninterrupted wireless service and avoids certificate renewals during the semester.

What Can You Expect

Some Wi-Fi devices, depending on the operating system, may display a new certificate prompt. Users will need to accept the new certificate when prompted to complete the Wi-Fi connection.

Support

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

Overview

Information Technology Services (ITS) will apply monthly Windows security and critical updates on Windows servers on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 6 p.m. to midnight. The latest Windows security patches fix vulnerabilities and errors in Windows and associated software, reducing 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 reboots. Each server will be unavailable for less than 10 minutes during the maintenance window.

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. 

Overview 

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 4 to 10 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.  

Overview

Information Technology Services (ITS) will upgrade network equipment in the following buildings (in order): Business Building, Psychology/Ethnic Studies, and Burk Hall. The schedule is as follows:

• January 12 (Monday) – Business Building, 7 am–8 am
• January 13 (Tuesday) – Psychology/Ethnic Studies, 7 am–8 am
• January 14 (Wednesday) – Burk Hall, 7 am–8 am

Benefit

These upgrades will increase backbone bandwidth to 10 Gbps for each building.

What Can You Expect

Internet connectivity for the entire building will go down during the changeover; full connectivity should be restored within 30 minutes.

Support

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

Overview 

The Chancellor's Office has scheduled a downtime maintenance window for the campus PeopleSoft platforms - Campus Solutions (CS) 9.2 and Human Resources (HR) 9.0. The downtime will occur on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight while a maintenance pack upgrade is applied. 

Benefit

This update includes several improvements and fixes:

• Retrofits for the CS Image 36 project.
• Correction for SFA_ISIR_CONT.ISIR_TXN_NBR to fix COBOLs (FAP00SLD.cbl) and correct NSLDS-ISIR-YEAR.
• Hardcoding HTTP 1.1 following Linux upgrade.
• Enhancements to the Direct Deposit module, including batch inactivation, batch administrative deletion, fixes to the Create NACHA run control, and an updated JPG check image for student self-service.

What to Expect 

Both Campus Solutions (CS) and Human Resources (HR) will not be available during the maintenance window. Affected applications include:

• E-Trac
• CEL Quick Admit
• Gator Scheduler
• Accept Admission Offer 

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.  

Overview 

Over the weekend, Information Technology Services (ITS) will shut down the wired and wireless networks in Hensill Hall due to power systems maintenance and testing. 

Benefit 

This work will protect network equipment from power surges.

What Can You Expect 

The wired and wireless networks in Hensill Hall will be unavailable from Friday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. through Monday, December 8, at 7 a.m. 

Support 

If you experience issues outside of the maintenance window, please contact the ITS Service Desk at service@sfsu.edu, visit our virtual service desk, or call 415-338-1420.  

Overview 

Information Technology Services (ITS) will apply a critical Oracle patch to the FPPRD and FWPRD databases from Friday, December 12, at 5 p.m. through Sunday, December 14, at 5 p.m. These essential security updates help protect our data and ensure system integrity. During this maintenance window, there will be an interruption to all services connected to the Oracle databases.  

Benefits 

Upgrading the FPPRD and FWPRD databases will strengthen security and ensure the continued protection of SFSU data.   

What to Expect 

The following applications and services will be unavailable during the maintenance period:  

• Cash Offset for GL 
• CFS Crosswalk 
• Change Oracle Account Password 
• CSU Accounting Line for GL 
• Gator pass 
• Independent Contractor for Auxiliary 
• Prorate 
• Registration Appeal 
• Scheduled Jobs for Cashnet 
• Short-term loan 

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.  

Overview 

On Friday, December 12, 2025, from 10 p.m. until midnight, ITS will upgrade the campus wireless system, per vendor's recommendation. 

Benefit 

This upgrade will reduce potential security vulnerabilities to the campus’s wireless network.  

What Can You Expect 

Campus Wi-Fi service will be down during the maintenance window.

Support 

If you experience issues outside of the maintenance window, please contact the ITS Service Desk at service@sfsu.edu, visit our virtual service desk, or call 415-338-1420.  

Overview

Information Technology Services (ITS) will apply monthly Windows security and critical updates on Windows servers from Saturday, December 13, at 6 p.m. through Sunday, December 14, at 10 a.m., 2025. The latest Windows security patches fix vulnerabilities and errors in Windows and associated software, reducing 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 reboots. Each server will be unavailable for less than 10 minutes during the maintenance window.

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.