[UPDATED] Emergency Patch 12/29

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Susan Degen

UPDATE: The server has been successfully patched as of 8:00 PM (12/29/11), and there should have been minimal impact on accessing or using D2L.

Learn@UW has been notified of a Microsoft security advisory and will be applying a patch to their database systems sometime in the next 24 hours, most likely either later in the evening or early tomorrow morning to minimize the effect on active courses.

While the patch is being applied, there may be some erratic behavior, which should be resolved by refreshing your browser. We will be updating this news item when the patching has been completed. We apologize for the short notice and thank you for your understanding as the situation requires immediate attention.

New D2L Login Process Coming in January

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Susan Degen

Beginning on January 12, 2012, the Desire2Learn (D2L) login process will change. The new login process includes the use of a unified campus login page using shibboleth “single sign-on” technology, and will allow for future integration with other campus services.

What does this mean for you?

Key changes to the processes and procedures used to log into D2L at UW-Whitewater have been made. There are three login options from which you can choose. It is important for you to select the correct login option, which is dependent on your current D2L account access level. Most users will be using their UW-W NetID and password to access D2L, and that is done through the large, purple button.

If you previously bookmarked or favorited the login page, those links will continue to work. It is important to know that if you do want to bookmark the login page, you must bookmark http://www.uww.edu/desire2learn. Do NOT bookmark the page that appears after clicking the Login button.

Where can I get more information?

To see more information on this login process as well as step-by-step instructions on logging in, please see our wiki page on the D2L Shibboleth Login Process.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact D2L Support.

[CANCELED] Emergency Maintenance 11/29

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Susan Degen

UPDATE (4:44 PM): We have been informed that the maintenance that was planned for tomorrow has been canceled. The D2L service should function as normal.

ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Learn@UW will be performing emergency maintenance work on Tuesday, November 29th between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM (CST). During this time frame, you may receive errors while trying to log in or will not be able to log in at all.

Please plan your coursework accordingly. Time-sensitive tasks that require something to be saved or submitted should be avoided, such as Quiz attempts, Dropbox submissions, etc. Thank you for your patience!

iCIT Planned Outage on 11/26

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Susan Degen

iCIT is planning server maintenance on Saturday, November 26th, from 7:00 a.m. to noon (CST). During the maintenance, web services (including the D2L login page), printing services, PeopleSoft, and departmental systems will experience intermittent outages throughout the morning.

Please be aware of the maintenance and plan your use accordingly. Thank you for your patience.

Maintenance Outage 11/17

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Susan Degen

Learn@UW will be performing maintenance during the regularly scheduled maintenance window on Thursday, November 17th from 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM (CST).

D2L will have intermittent service during this time, but please refrain from doing any work in D2L that may be lost during the outage, such as discussion posts, dropbox submissions, etc.

Maintenance Outage 10/27

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Susan Degen

Learn@UW will be performing maintenance during the regularly scheduled maintenance window on Thursday, October 27th from 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM (CDT).

D2L will not be available during this time frame. Please plan your coursework accordingly.