On July 1, 2008, Computing and Networking Services (CNS) will withdraw the UF "1-800" toll-free long-distance dial-up (modem) networking service.
All other existing UF Dial-up services will remain unchanged at this time.
Due to a large increase in peer-to-peer (P2P) filesharing and copyright infringement complaints, the UF IT Security Team has implemented an automated notification system that will send e-mail notices to network administrators and WIPA users when P2P traffic is detected.
Effective July 1, 2008, network monitoring and protection methods (Wall-Plate Port Security) will automatically shut down any Wall-Plate port showing symptoms of looping, packet storms, attachment of unauthorized network equipment, or unauthorized DHCP distribution. Ports shut down will be scanned periodically and will remain disabled until the problem is cleared. Local subnet managers will receive email notification when ports are shut down.
The 2008 June edition of IT Connections, the UF Office of Information Technology Newsletter is now available!
We hope you will enjoy this inside overview of the University of Florida's Office of Information Technology!
Overview of CNS
Systems & Services
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This page was last updated Jun. 30, 2008 by CNS Information Services
