Update: 08/07/2025 07:45 pm
The campus network upgrade is completed! The new firewall and VPN are now active, providing a safer and more stable environment for everyone.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the maintenance window. If you experience any issues after this time, please contact the ITS Service Desk during normal business hours at 740-587-6395 or servicedesk@denison.edu.
Original Post:
ITS will be performing a campus firewall and GlobalProtect VPN upgrade on Thursday, 08/07/2025, from 6 pm to 10 pm, to enhance the security, reliability, and performance of our campus network. It will promote a safer and more stable environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
What: Network Upgrade (Campus Firewall & GlobalProtect VPN)
When: Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Impact: Intermittent network outages for all campus users
What to Expect During the Maintenance Window
During this four-hour window, the campus network will be unstable. You will experience periods where network connectivity is unavailable. While services may be accessible at times, you should plan for connections to be unreliable. This will affect all network services, including but not limited to:
- Campus Wi-Fi
- Wired internet access in offices, classrooms, labs, and residence halls
- GlobalProtect VPN
- General internet access from campus and services hosted on campus
How to Prepare
We strongly advise against planning any critical online activities (such as taking online exams, meeting project deadlines, or participating in video calls) during the 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM window. Please save your work frequently if you are on campus during this time.
We will update this post once the maintenance is complete.
Need Help?
All services are expected to return to normal stability after 10:00 PM. If you experience any connectivity issues after 10:00 PM on Thursday, please contact the ITS Service Desk during normal business hours at 740-587-6395 or servicedesk@denison.edu.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve the campus network.