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Maintenance

  • Vanderbilt University

    Blackboard Downtime and Update, June 6-7

    On June 6-7, Blackboard will be updated to a more recent version of the system. This update will provide several feature enhancements, but the user interface will be largely unchanged. We are updating from the October 2012 Blackboard release to the April 2014 release. See below for a list… Read More

    May. 29, 2015

  • Scheduled Maintenance – Sunday, February 1, 3-5am

    Scheduled Maintenance – Sunday, February 1, 3-5am

    Blackboard will be unavailable Sunday, February 1st, between 3am and 5am for scheduled maintenance. Read More

    Jan. 30, 2015

  • Scheduled Maintenance – Sunday, November 9, 6-11am

    Scheduled Maintenance – Sunday, November 9, 6-11am

    OAK will be unavailable Sunday, November 9th, between 6am and 11am for scheduled maintenance. (Many Vanderbilt systems will be unavailable during this window because of necessary database updates by VUIT.)… Read More

    Nov. 7, 2014

  • October Maintenance Date Moved Forward to Sunday, Oct 13 6AM – 10AM

    October Maintenance Date Moved Forward to Sunday, Oct 13 6AM – 10AM

    OAK will be down Sunday, October 13 between the hours 6AM and 10AM for routine maintenance. We do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Students will… Read More

    Oct. 11, 2013

  • CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, April 21

    CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, April 21

    04.01.13 OAK will NOT be down Sunday, April 21 for maintenance. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to… Read More

    Apr. 1, 2013

  • Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, January 20, 6AM-10AM

    Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, January 20, 6AM-10AM

    OAK will be down Sunday, January 20 from 6AM to 10AM for maintenance. We do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like… Read More

    Jan. 15, 2013

  • CHANGE! December Down Time: Friday, December 21 12:01 AM – 4:00 AM

    CHANGE! December Down Time: Friday, December 21 12:01 AM – 4:00 AM

    OAK will be down Friday, December 21 12:01 AM – 4:00 AM for maintenance. The change in regularly scheduled Sunday down time in December will allow OAK to remain available during end of semester activities. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Read More

    Nov. 26, 2012

  • Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, November 18  6AM-10AM

    Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, November 18 6AM-10AM

    OAK will be down Sunday, November 18 from 6AM to 10AM for maintenance. We do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like… Read More

    Nov. 6, 2012

  • Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, October 21 6AM-10AM

    Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, October 21 6AM-10AM

    OAK will be down intermittently Sunday, October 21 from 6AM to 10AM for maintenance. We do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like… Read More

    Oct. 12, 2012

  • Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, March 18 6AM-10AM

    Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, March 18 6AM-10AM

    OAK will be down Sunday, March 18 from 6AM to 10AM for maintenance. We expect the outage to last the entire four hours.  Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have… Read More

    Mar. 6, 2012

  • UPDATE: OAK Maintenance Complete

    UPDATE: OAK Maintenance Complete

    OAK maintenance was completed ahead of schedule and OAK is once again available. Read More

    Dec. 22, 2011

  • UPDATE: OAK Maintenance Ahead of Schedule

    UPDATE: OAK Maintenance Ahead of Schedule

    OAK maintenance is ahead of schedule.  As soon as the upgrade is complete, access to OAK will be restored.  Please visit the main OAK website for availability updates. Read More

    Dec. 22, 2011

  • REMINDER: OAK Unavailable December 21-22

    REMINDER: OAK Unavailable December 21-22

    OAK support will need to take advantage of Winter Break to install Blackboard service packs and begin initial work for the OAK Enhancement Project.  OAK will be available through Tuesday, December 20 so faculty can report grades. Beginning early morning Wednesday, December 21, through Thursday, December 22, OAK will be… Read More

    Dec. 20, 2011

  • OAK Maintenance Complete

    OAK Maintenance Complete

    The maintenance to the OAK databases is complete. OAK was unavailable this morning beginning at 6:00 AM and was restored at 10:00 AM as previously announced. Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to perform regular maintenance. Please… Read More

    Dec. 4, 2011

  • Unscheduled Downtime Sunday, Dec 4, 6AM – 10AM

    Unscheduled Downtime Sunday, Dec 4, 6AM – 10AM

    In order to avoid being unavailable during finals, OAK will be down Sunday, December 4 from 6AM to 10AM for regular maintenance to the databases. Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to perform regular maintenance. Please… Read More

    Nov. 28, 2011

  • CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, August 21

    CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, August 21

    OAK will NOT be down Sunday, August 21 for maintenance. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to… Read More

    Aug. 8, 2011

  • CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, July 17

    CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, July 17

    OAK will NOT be down Sunday, July 17 for maintenance. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them… Read More

    Jul. 7, 2011

  • Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, May 22 6AM-10AM

    Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, May 22 6AM-10AM

    OAK will be down Sunday, May 22 from 6AM to 10AM for maintenance. We do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. The date was changed from Sunday, May 15… Read More

    Apr. 25, 2011

  • OAK Maintenance Completed Early

    OAK Maintenance Completed Early

    The maintenance work was completed at 7:15 AM. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Read More

    Feb. 20, 2011

  • Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, February 20 6AM-10AM

    Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, February 20 6AM-10AM

    02.14.11 OAK will be down Sunday, February 20 from 6AM to 10AM for maintenance. We do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though… Read More

    Feb. 14, 2011

  • CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, Jan 16

    CANCELLED: Regularly Scheduled Down Time Sunday, Jan 16

    OAK will NOT be down Sunday, January 16 for maintenance. Please visit the main OAK website for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Note about Regularly Scheduled Maintenance: Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them… Read More

    Jan. 14, 2011

  • OAK Course Enrollments Now Correct

    OAK Course Enrollments Now Correct

    Course enrollments in OAK are now correct. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we worked diligently to correct the issue.  If you continue to experience enrollment issues, please contact your local support provider. A list of support providers can be found on the main OAK website at… Read More

    Jan. 7, 2011

  • UPDATE: OAK Updates Scheduled for Tonight (Friday) at 8:00 PM

    UPDATE: OAK Updates Scheduled for Tonight (Friday) at 8:00 PM

    Greetings: Course enrollment updates will begin to reappear tonight at 8:00 PM and may take an hour to process.  During this time, OAK Support Staff will be monitoring the situation.  Please visit the main OAK website at www.vanderbilt.edu/oak, or Announcements within OAK, for updates. We apologize for… Read More

    Jan. 7, 2011

  • OAK Service Restored

    OAK Service Restored

    OAK service has been restored after an extended outage. If you notice anything unusual in the next couple of days, please notify the OAK Manager by emailing oak@vanderbilt.edu as soon as possible with as much detail as possible. OAK Support will be monitoring the system this week for any… Read More

    Dec. 28, 2010

  • December Scheduled Maintenance Taking Longer than Expected

    December Scheduled Maintenance Taking Longer than Expected

    OAK is currently down for maintenance, but it is taking longer than expected. We hope to have service restored by 11:30 AM.  Please visit the main OAK website at www.vanderbilt.edu/oak for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. We apologize for the inconvenience. Note about Regularly Scheduled… Read More

    Dec. 28, 2010

  • Change in December Scheduled Maintenance to Tuesday, Dec 28 6AM-10AM

    Change in December Scheduled Maintenance to Tuesday, Dec 28 6AM-10AM

    Due to final exams and end of semester activities, the December scheduled maintenance period will change from Sunday 12/19/10 to Tuesday 12/28/10 from 6AM to 10AM. OAK will be down for maintenance, but we do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours. Please visit the main OAK… Read More

    Dec. 2, 2010

  • Reminder: Scheduled Maintenance Sunday, Nov 21 6AM-10AM

    Reminder: Scheduled Maintenance Sunday, Nov 21 6AM-10AM

    OAK will be down Sunday, November 21 from 6AM to 10AM for maintenance. We do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours. Please visit the main OAK website at www.vanderbilt.edu/oak for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. Due to final exams and end… Read More

    Nov. 18, 2010

  • Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, Oct 17 6AM-10AM

    Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, Oct 17 6AM-10AM

    OAK will be down Sunday, October 17 from 6AM to 10AM for maintenance.  We do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours.  Please visit www.vanderbilt.edu/oak for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. We apologize for the inconvenience, OAK Support Team   Note… Read More

    Oct. 5, 2010

  • Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, Sept 19 6AM-10AM

    Regularly Scheduled Down Time: Sunday, Sept 19 6AM-10AM

    OAK will be down Sunday, September 19 from 6AM to 10AM for maintenance.  We do not expect the outage to last the entire four hours.  Please visit www.vanderbilt.edu/oak for maintenance updates, OAK availability, and regularly scheduled maintenance dates. We apologize for the inconvenience, OAK Support Team   Note… Read More

    Sep. 8, 2010

  • OAK NOW AVAILABLE!

    OAK NOW AVAILABLE!

    OAK Support completed the upgrade early and is now available to users. However, the Collaboration Tools (chat and white board) are not working properly and OAK Support will address that issue first thing tomorrow morning. If you need urgent help, please contact oak@vanderbilt.edu. To learn more about the upgrade,… Read More

    Jul. 25, 2010

  • Scheduled Down Time

    Scheduled Down Time

    Though we like to have our servers up 24/7, there are times when we need to take them down to add service patches. Please note that we need reserve the third Sunday morning of each month to perform these tasks. This time slot was chosen based on low usage of… Read More

    Jan. 20, 2010