VUIT
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VUIT debuts new Wi-Fi upgrades for 2019-20
In addition to a new, streamlined onboarding process for connecting to vuNet, there are now three more ways to connect to Wi-Fi on the Vanderbilt University campus: vuGuest, eduroam and vuDevices. Read MoreAug 21, 2019
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VUIT now offering Microsoft Office 365 training resources
Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students have access to Microsoft Office 365 training to help users fully realize the benefits of the Office 365 application suite. Read MoreAug 7, 2019
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Office 365 email migration is underway
Vanderbilt University Information Technology is enhancing email features and services by migrating Outlook/Exchange email to Microsoft Office 365 in the cloud. Read MoreJul 9, 2019
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Log in to Skype with your primary email address
Earlier this summer, all VU Microsoft Office 365 login credentials were changed from users’ VUnetID@vanderbilt.edu to users’ primary email addresses (usually firstname.lastname@vanderbilt.edu). Last week, VUIT successfully aligned 1,603 Skype account logins from users’ secondary email addresses to their primary email addresses. Read MoreJul 8, 2019
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Brief outage of internet access for VU on July 18
On Thursday, July 18, between 4 and 6:30 a.m., VUIT will replace some network equipment in the Hill and Bryan data centers. During this replacement, VU will experience a brief outage of internet service. Read MoreJul 8, 2019
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VUIT: Don’t forget to check your spam filter
VUIT’s spam filter, VUmailguard, protects against unwanted emails by using the spam protection in Microsoft Office 365. A notification email is sent if there is a quarantined message requiring review. Users can either release the message from quarantine or ignore it. Read MoreJun 7, 2019
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Microsoft Office 365 sign-in enhancements coming in June
Over the next several months, VUIT will migrate all Outlook/Exchange mailboxes of VU faculty, staff and most graduate students from on-campus servers to Microsoft Outlook Office 365 in the cloud. To prepare for the Outlook/Exchange mailbox migration to Office 365, VUIT will be updating the way users sign in to Office 365 applications. Read MoreMay 23, 2019
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VUIT: Password reset for faculty, staff, students
As the academic year ends, VUIT is reminding faculty, staff and students to change their ePassword, the password associated with VUnetID. Read MoreMay 14, 2019
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Data network services temporarily unavailable May 21
On May 21, between 10 and 11 p.m., Vanderbilt University Information Technology and VUMC Information Technology will split the data network causing services including internet and wi-fi to be temporarily unavailable. Read MoreApr 16, 2019
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Outlook/Exchange email moving to cloud
Exciting service improvements are coming soon for Vanderbilt University Outlook/Exchange email users. Read MoreApr 2, 2019
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VUIT to implement new wireless options in May
VUIT will begin implementing additional wireless options, including enhanced guest access and streamlined onboarding, in May. Read MoreMar 29, 2019
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Multi-factor authentication now required to access VU’s virtual private network
Vanderbilt University Information Technology continues to increase the protection of VU systems through enhanced cybersecurity mechanisms. As the next step in its VerifyU initiative, multi-factor authentication will be required to access the VU virtual private network application, Pulse Secure, beginning March 18. Read MoreMar 18, 2019
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In-person assistance available for multifactor authentication launch
To support users with this transition, TechHub will provide assistance with enrollment in Duo, Vanderbilt’s MFA solution, on March 18 and 20. Read MoreMar 8, 2019
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Take VUIT Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey for chance to win $100 Amazon gift card
Vanderbilt IT has released its annual Faculty and Staff Satisfaction Survey, which is confidential and should take about five minutes to complete. The results will be used to further enhance IT service and support. Read MoreFeb 28, 2019
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Voice services ordering to be streamlined through SerVU system
The SerVU system includes new order forms and an automated approval process that will streamline and speed the voice services ordering process for the university. Read MoreFeb 20, 2019
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Virtual Private Network to begin using multi-factor authentication March 18
Effective March 18, multi-factor authentication will be required for Vanderbilt's virtual private network application, Pulse Secure. Read MoreFeb 15, 2019
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VU, VUMC phone service temporarily unavailable Feb. 3
Vanderbilt IT will upgrade the telephone system on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 4 a.m. The upgrade will take approximately one hour to complete. During this time, the telephone system will be unavailable. Read MoreJan 22, 2019
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Introducing VerifyU, Vanderbilt IT’s new information security program
The mission of VerifyU is to improve the technology that secures our data, increase awareness of cybersecurity risks, and implement industry-standard best practices. Read MoreDec 18, 2018
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VU and VUMC phone service temporarily unavailable Dec. 16
Vanderbilt IT will upgrade the telephone system at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16. During this timeframe, all regular phones (including Lync/Skype for Business phones) at VU and VUMC will be unavailable. Read MoreDec 5, 2018
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Red phone service temporarily unavailable Nov. 15
Vanderbilt IT (VUIT) will upgrade the red phone system at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8. Read MoreNov 6, 2018