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Print services at Aalto back online
Secureprint and printing directly to Canon devices are back online. Printing to legacy devices via printvm-legacy2 print server is back in use.
Privacy notices are updated at Aalto University
Privacy notices are updated at Aalto University. Aalto University encourages to follow privacy notices and their updates. If you are responsible for research or a university service or IT-service that involves the processing of personal data, it is also your responsibility to ensure that the processing of personal data is informed by updating the relevant university privacy notice.
Short breaks in Aalto networks on 17 and 21 June 2021
There will be short breaks in Aalto networks on Thursday, 17 June and on Monday, 21 June at 6.30 – 10.00 am.
Aalto Version maintenance break on 8 June at 10-17
During the break Aalto Version (version.aalto.fi) won't be in use and the users won't be able to log in.
ACRIS service unavailable on 7 June 2021 between 10 – 15 o’clock
ACRIS (Aalto Current Research Information System) is unavailable on Monday, 7th of June 2021 between 10 - 15 due to service break
Mobile Device Management Deployment in Aalto University
Aalto IT will deploy mobile device management for all new Android, iOS and iPadOS devices from 31 May, 2021.
One view in TRAIL for all research and creative practice assets
Now you have a convenient and a quick way to verify all Aalto research and creative practice assets with one view at TRAIL.
How can researchers make use of cloud services?
Microsoft Azure, which is in use at Aalto University, provides IT services for researchers that can be selected according to personal needs and resources.
New Aalto Innovation Management Solution
Aalto’s Innovation Management Solution offers a modern and secured way to manage Aalto’s inventions and startups processes. The solution has been developed in two phases that cover the main activities of Aalto Innovation Services.
Aalto 5G Network for research use
The Aalto 5G Network is now available for research use. Researchers and Aalto partners may test mobile applications in a closed 5G environment.
The loan device service is renewed
In the development work, the practices of the offices were harmonized, and an automatic reminder will be introduced, which will send the customer a reminder to return the device.
MFA authentication will be needed in vpn services in May
Aalto vpn servers will require MFA authentication in May. This change does not apply to centrally managed Aalto University laptops. Those computers sing-in using computer certificates.
vdi.aalto.fi requires MFA authentication starting from 5 May 2021
Aalto virtual desktop environment vdi.aalto.fi requires MFA authentication starting from 5 May 2021.
MFA identification mandatory for students
MFA (Multifactor Authentication) is a standard method for protecting cloud services. MFA identification will become mandatory for students during the spring. MFA is already in use by Aalto's staff. It offers better protection for user accounts because in addition to the user name and password, a potential attacker also needs access to the additional authentication method you specify.
Disturbance in networks on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 at 12.33 – 13.10
In Aalto telecommunications network there were disturbances on Tuesday, 27 April at 12.33 – 13.10. Problem is fixed now.
Maintenance break on Aalto Jira on 17 March at 10-17
There will be a break on jira.aalto.fi on Wednesday, 17 March at 10-17. The service is unavailable during that time.
Cloud computing for research - free 3-hour online workshop on March 24
Microsoft is offering a free, hands-on, cloud computing training workshop in partnership with the Aalto University IT Services
Cups printing server will be shut down 28 February 2021
The use of the cups printing server (cups.hut.fi) will end 28 February 2021 due to the security reasons. The users of the server should update their printing settings.
MFA multi-stage identification mandatory in Aalto from 8.2.2021
Additional authentication method (MFA 2FA) will be activated on 8 February 2021 for all members of the staff. In the future, you'll need additional authentication (a phone app recommended) when you sign in to Office 365 services from outside Aalto's network or from your home computer.
Zoom problems due to the increase of usage
The high usage has been reflected in poor video and audio quality. Our supplier Nordunet is building a decentralized environment by locating services in data centers in different nordic countries.
