IP+Address+Conversion

=IP Address Change =

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As part of a multi-step roll-out, the next phase of the new high-speed Internet service is here. As of April 4, the campus will have achieved a fivefold increase in bandwidth from what was in place on Jan. 1. This stage will be implemented on the evenings of Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3. Here's what you need to know:  **IP Addresses:** For efficiency, Stevenson University is switching to a new provider for Internet services. As a result, the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses will need to be changed. IP addresses are similiar to phone numbers. Each IP address points to a specific server or service and is tied to specific web addresses, including the many separate servers that fall under the Stevenson domain. Each Stevenson.edu address has a specific numerical address that corresponds to it. Every Stevenson address needs to be changed to reflect the new Internet provider.  **Update:** As we make these changes, Internet Service Providers around the world must update their internal databases with Stevenson's new IP address. Think of it as changing address books around the world. This process is referred to as IP propagation. It usually requires a few minutes for local ISP providers to several hours for other providers. For this reason, the Office of Information Technology has scheduled the IP address changes to occur overnight for the evenings where impact is the lowest.  **Status:** This change does not affect the main campus website, [|www.stevenson.edu], at any time. As this IP propagation occurs, Stevenson University web-based systems may be unavailable while the Internet Service Provider updates databases around the world. As you plan for the week, keep in mind these dates, times, and service availability.
 * Thursday, April 2:** Beginning at 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Friday, April 3 - Afffected systems include minor campus web-based applications other than those listed below
 * Friday April 3:** Beginning at 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 4 - Affected systems include Blackboard, WebMail, WebXpress, Helpdesk, eServices, and Citrix

The Office of Information Technology strongly recommends that you take these possible delays into account in planning your activities. For more information, please contact Tech Connection at extension 3000.