Berkeley Lab IT has released Microsoft’s latest updates for Windows, which contain patches for critical security vulnerabilities. One of these, CVE-2022-26809, has been identified by the Cyber Security group as a mandatory update. As such, all Windows systems at the Lab MUST be updated and may … [Read more...] about Critical Windows Updates Must Be Installed
IT Status
Status updates and reminders regarding IT-managed systems and applications. Check it-status.lbl.gov for more system and security notifications, including planned and unscheduled downtime and outages.
macOS Monterey is unblocked! But wait!
Hold on! Before you rush to upgrade, here are the things to do: MacOS Monterey compatibility: Find out if your device will work with macOS MontereySoftware that works on macOS Big Sur with M1 or Intel Chipset should work with macOS Monterey.Software Compatibility for macOS Big Sur on M1 … [Read more...] about macOS Monterey is unblocked! But wait!
Seeing The message “Your connection is not private”
Do not be alarmed if you are getting the message "Your connection is not private". The related IT team is working to resolve the issue. In the meantime click Advanced and click Proceed to login.lbl.gov (Unsafe) and accept the risk to continue. Feel free to … [Read more...] about Seeing The message “Your connection is not private”
Safety First – No Walk-ins
Author: Tap L You Must Have an Appointment Due to the current state of COVID, keeping everyone healthy and safe is the Lab’s highest priority. With that in mind, Berkeley Lab IT Support services will not accept any walk-ins. All visits are by … [Read more...] about Safety First – No Walk-ins
Inventory Check Time – Install BigFix
During the 2022 Wall-to-Wall inventory campaign, install BigFix to certify the existence of DOE tagged assets. Any DOE-barcoded system running BigFix will automatically be verified for inventory purposes, without the barcode being scanned. This saves tremendous time for property reps and staff. … [Read more...] about Inventory Check Time – Install BigFix
Expected Outage to Major Systems in December
Start: Friday, December 17 at 5:00pm PST End: Sunday, December 19 at 5:00pm PST Purpose: The outage is to accommodate testing of the existing EPO (Emergency Power Off) system. The testing is required as part of a project to modernize and improve the generator and cooling systems for Lab … [Read more...] about Expected Outage to Major Systems in December
New FAQ Videos: Google Authenticator, Windows 10
IT has created new FAQ videos to help you with: How to setup Google Authenticator on iPhone Windows 10 Setup and First Login Personalize Your Windows 10 If you would like to see a specific help video created, let us know! Keep an eye on our IT Spotlight page for future … [Read more...] about New FAQ Videos: Google Authenticator, Windows 10
Before Getting Windows 11
Windows has recently released their newest operating system, Windows 11. LBNL IT does not recommend upgrading to Windows 11 at this time. We would like to caution our users to be careful before deciding to upgrade or install. You need to ask yourself the following questions before choosing to … [Read more...] about Before Getting Windows 11
Druva Device Inactive?
If you receive a message because Druva inSync is reporting that device(s) linked to your account have not been backed up in at least 14 days, it is likely that there is a problem which could result in data loss in the event that you need to restore a file. Possible causes for this email: … [Read more...] about Druva Device Inactive?
Invalid license error message on Windows login screen
By Ian Vaino on 2021-09-16T18:07:09Z Please be advised that as a result of vendor delays, users of a small number of Windows Systems at Berkeley Lab may see an error message about an illegal license on the WIndows logon screen, starting on Friday September 17, 2021. The message will … [Read more...] about Invalid license error message on Windows login screen
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