Network Infrastructure Update on Sept. 15-16: Downtime Advisory for TRC and RVC Campuses

A significant network infrastructure update is scheduled to take place from Friday, Sept. 15, starting after 6 p.m. until midday on Saturday, Sept. 16. This upgrade is essential for ensuring our network services’ reliability, security, and performance across all campuses.

Impact on Services
• TRC and RVC Campuses: External internet connectivity will be lost during the upgrade window. However, internal network communications, department drives, and RogueNet apps will remain operational.
• RWC Campus: No downtime is expected for Friday evening, and all services will be operational as usual. External Internet connectivity will be lost on Saturday morning.

Rationale for Upgrade
The scheduled update is a part of our ongoing efforts to enhance network performance and security, ultimately aiming to provide you with a better and more reliable computing environment.

What You Need to Do
• If you’re based at TRC or RVC, please prepare for limited internet access starting 6 p.m. on Friday.
• Save any work that relies on external internet access before 5 p.m. on Sept. 15.
• Blackboard and emails will continue to function normally from a remote location.

Support During the Upgrade
The IT department will have a skeletal team working around the clock to ensure a smooth transition. If you encounter any severe issues, please contact IT Support at ithelpme@roguecc.edu.

Timeline for Completion
We expect all services to be fully operational by midday on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to enhance our network capabilities. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your support as we complete these necessary upgrades.