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We have just released the Pangea connection app version 2.2.0.12 for the Biology Pangea instance. This instance is for the Department of Biology only. This does not affect the connection app for the Departments of Biochmeisty or Chemistry (CNSIT) Pangea instance. This only affects the Windows connection app as well, not the Macintosh connection app. […]
Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus 2013 is now available for CNSIT South departmental computers. Here is a good collection from Microsoft about what is new with Office 2013: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/whats-new-in-office-2013-HA102830213.aspx CNSIT South will be using this version as the new default build option on all new computers. Existing machines may opt in to the upgrade by […]
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By Ross Madden
March 20, 2013 1:06 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Pangea, Windows
By Ross Madden
March 20, 2013 1:06 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Pangea, Windows
We have just released the Pangea connection app version 2.5.0.5 for the CNSIT Pangea instance. This instance is for the Departments of Biochemistry and Chemistry. This does not affect the connection app for the Department of Biology Pangea instance. This only affects the Windows connection app as well, not the Macintosh connection app. This update […]
As you have probably heard, ACNS is updating the NetID password Policy, starting April 1st. This change will not affect everyone at once, but beginning in April, all new password reset messages you conduct will require the following rules to be applied: Passwords must be between 15 and 30 characters long. Passwords must include at […]
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By Ross Madden
March 17, 2013 1:31 pm MT
Posted in Pangea, Windows
By Ross Madden
March 17, 2013 1:31 pm MT
Posted in Pangea, Windows
We have just released the Pangea connection app version 2.5.0.4 for the CNSIT Pangea instance. This instance is for the Departments of Biochemistry and Chemistry. This does not affect the connection app for the Department of Biology Pangea instance. This only affects the Windows connection app as well, not the Macintosh connection app. This update […]
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By CNS IT
February 6, 2013 7:04 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Software, Tips and Tricks
By CNS IT
February 6, 2013 7:04 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Software, Tips and Tricks
The new software for the LAS 500 is now located on pangea in the bmbequipment/IQTL folder. The department has a 5 user floating license that is installed on the BMBTYPHOON computer. This means that 5 licenses or 25 windows can be used at once. If that is exceeded the user will get an access denied […]
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By Ross Madden
January 16, 2013 10:33 am MT
Posted in Internet & Networking, Security, Security News
By Ross Madden
January 16, 2013 10:33 am MT
Posted in Internet & Networking, Security, Security News
Most of us are aware of this by now, but I received the following, very well written explanation of the problem and steps to take at this point. As before, when I get these, and feel they should be given a wider audience, I will repost for the CNSIT community. “As everyone is probably painfully […]
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By CNS IT
December 18, 2012 4:17 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Security, Security News
By CNS IT
December 18, 2012 4:17 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Security, Security News
Rootkit Viruses are stealthy viruses that can cause great damage to your operating system and even to your hardware if they are in the “firmware rootkit” class. Several classes of rootkit viruses exist: persistent, memory-based, user-mode, kernel-mode and firmware driven. Installation of these rootkit viruses are automated and can evade many anti-virus programs. Removal of […]
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By Ross Madden
December 17, 2012 5:21 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Pangea
By Ross Madden
December 17, 2012 5:21 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Pangea
A New Pangea? That’s right! CNSIT South has purchased a new server to act as the Pangea head machine. This new server boasts additional memory, CPU capacity, redundant power supplies, and bonded network adapters. With any new hardware upgrade, we are also looking at how we can improve the service and simplifying administrative functions. Below […]
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By Ross Madden
November 27, 2012 9:43 am MT
Posted in Apple, General Computing, Tips and Tricks
By Ross Madden
November 27, 2012 9:43 am MT
Posted in Apple, General Computing, Tips and Tricks
With the release of Mac OS X Lion, Apple made the decision to hide the user Library folder. This decision was based on their need to protect the user from accidentally deleting important files needed by various programs as well as the operating system itself. It became even more necessary for most users with the […]
