UNCG has rescheduled its important campus network upgrade for October 11-12, 2024, after a previous attempt in July. This upgrade is vital for improving campus connectivity and ensuring the university’s network remains reliable.
Key Details
- Upgrade Dates: October 11-12, 2024
- Start Time: 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11
- End Time: 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, October 12
What to Expect
- Friday Night:
- We will begin the upgrade at 7:00 p.m. Our top priority will be to ensure that essential services are up and running by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.
- Saturday:
- After essential services are stabilized, we will continue upgrading other buildings on campus throughout the day.
Why This Upgrade Matters
- Ensuring Network Reliability:
- Our core network infrastructure is aging and needs replacement to maintain stable and reliable campus connectivity. This upgrade is essential to prevent potential disruptions and ensure our network supports the university’s daily operations effectively.
- Supporting Emerging Technologies:
- As technology evolves, our network must keep pace. This upgrade will enhance our ability to support the latest innovations, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and High-Performance Research Computing. It ensures that UNCG stays at the cutting edge of technological advancements.
- Future-Proofing the Campus:
- Upgrading now prepares us for future growth and technological progress. By modernizing our infrastructure, we’re creating a more robust and adaptable network that will meet the evolving needs of the campus community for years to come.
- Improving Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness:
- This upgrade includes consolidating our network platforms to create a more efficient and sustainable ecosystem. Streamlining our network will improve performance and reduce operational costs by optimizing our data center and embracing cloud-based services. This approach allows us to support essential on-campus services while better managing university resources.
This network upgrade is not just a technical necessity; it is a strategic investment in the future of UNCG. By enhancing our network’s reliability and capacity, we are ensuring that the university can continue to support cutting-edge research, innovative teaching, and seamless communication across our campus. The improvements we make today will benefit the entire campus community, allowing us to adapt to new challenges and opportunities as they arise.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete this important upgrade successfully.
