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New requirement on Technology Use During Foreign Travel
In response to increasing cybersecurity and research security threats, Berkeley Lab has updated its Requirements on Technology Use During Foreign Travel to better protect government systems, Lab data, and employees during international trips. These threats, which include the tracking or seizure of government-issued devices, mirror a wider trend seen across the national lab system and… Read more »
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Benefits of Chromebooks
Thinking of purchasing a new laptop? Whatever the use case may be, Berkeley Lab IT is here to help explain the benefits of selecting a Chromebook for your next workstation. Read more »
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IT Staff Spotlight: Susan Brand
Susan Brand is a Graphic Designer in the IT Creative Services group at Berkeley Lab. She has collaborated with staff across the Lab to craft a portfolio of beautiful, high-quality visual communications resources since 2013. After 9 years at the Lab and over 40 years working in the design industry, Susan is moving forward and retiring… Read more »
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Google Workspace Updates, June 2022
Fresh Google Workspace updates are summarized for Berkeley Lab users when applicable. This post contains a recap of new features for Google Sites, Google Docs, Google Drive, and an upcoming change to Google Calendar. Read more »
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New Phone Upgrades
Originally published on April 18, 2022. The IT Division’s Telephone Services Center (TSC) is rolling out a program to modernize communications at the Lab and increase flexibility by offering a soft phone application and new desk phones. IT supports a collaborative hybrid work model by enabling individuals to access their Lab phone number and voicemail… Read more »
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Microsoft Update May Affect Network Attached Storage (Condo-Storage)
Microsoft will be rolling out a new fix in July 2022 for a vulnerability found in CVE-2021-42287. If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, this could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, administration takeover, or Denial of Service (DoS). Microsoft’s fix may impact the following NAS, but not limited to: NetApp, Hitachi,… Read more »
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High-Performance Computing – on the Lawrencium Cluster at LBNL
Authors: Wei Feinstein, Shawfeng Dong, Gary JungFor almost 20 years, the IT Division’s Scientific Computing Group at Berkeley Lab, also known as HPCS (High Performance Computing Services), has stood out as a national leader and pioneer in high performance computing – essentially defining the midrange research computing segment in the DOE and contributing to the… Read more »
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IT Staff Spotlight: Jimmy Mai
Since late 1998, the IT Division has worked with local community colleges throughout the Bay Area to employ, train, and mentor student interns. Through the User Support Internship program, many students have gained valuable, real-world IT skills and experience at Berkeley Lab and moved forward to gain employment in technical roles at external companies. Jimmy… Read more »
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Publications Management and DOE Compliance
Author: Geoff Hamm Do you get emails asking you to upload files or funding information to records of your published work? Does the task sometimes seem complicated or daunting? Do you wonder whether it matters, or makes a difference? The Research Services Team is here for you! Under the DOE’s Public Access policy all research… Read more »
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IT Training, May-June 2022
IT is offering many new and exciting courses for Berkeley Lab folks! 📌 Register for IT Training today to reserve your seat. Contact Erin Scharfstein at ittraining@lbl.gov for training questions or feedback. Read more »
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Update Computers for Return to Work
The number one recommendation by IT professionals and Berkeley Lab Cyber Security is to keep computers up-to-date. We strongly encourage running Microsoft or Apple updates on any computers which have been turned off for some time. Computer vulnerabilities are continually emerging and devices that have been powered off can get behind on updates. You may… Read more »
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Chrome App End of Life Support
For users that use Chrome Apps on Chromebook and other devices, Google will be ending support for Chrome Apps. Google will continue to support Chrome Extensions. If you are an app developer and have any Chrome apps that may need migration, see the Chrome Apps migration site. See the table below for the timeline: Scheduled… Read more »
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Updated Process for the Lab’s Online Image Archive
The Berkeley Lab Photo Archive provides public access to important scientific history and visual assets at photos.lbl.gov. Previously, in order to download photos, users were required to create a new account through the Archive, separate from the Berkeley Lab Identity. This process was confusing and presented a security risk through additional account management from both system and… Read more »
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