WHAT'S HAPPENING?
TSO will perform patching of all managed Windows desktop and laptop computers.


WHEN IS IT HAPPENING?
Tuesday, January 11, 2014, at 6:00 PM:
o Routine Windows and Office patches will be made available to all managed Windows desktop computers in the following areas: Communications, CSE Staff, Dean's Suite, IC Faculty, Student Services.

Wednesday, January 12, 2014, at 6:00 PM:
o Routine Windows and Office patches will be made available to all managed Windows desktop computers in the following areas: CS Staff, Development, Finance, HR, OEC.

Thursday, January 13, 2014, at 6:00 PM:
o Routine Windows and Office patches will be made available to all remaining managed Windows desktop and laptop computers.


WHY IS IT HAPPENING?
To enhance the security and performance of managed Windows desktop and laptop computers.


WHO IS AFFECTED?
Users of the following:

Faculty and staff desktop computers on the CC domain
Research lab desktop computers on the CC domain
Managed laptop computers


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
These patches will require a reboot following installation, so affected users should save their work, logout, and leave their desktop computers on before leaving for the day. After the patching is complete, an affected desktop computer will reboot even if a user is logged in. An onscreen notification countdown will be displayed on logged-in computers, allowing users 30 minutes to save their work before the reboot occurs.

Additionally, this update will uninstall McAfee and install Microsoft SCEP, as the campus license for McAfee expires at the end of February. If McAfee does not uninstall during this patching period, please contact the TSO Help Desk. For more info about the change in antivirus, please visit http://support.cc.gatech.edu/news/gt-antivirus-vendor-change


WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS?
TSO Help Desk (CCB 148, 404.894.7065, helpdesk@cc.gatech.edu).


UPDATE:
Due to last week’s inclement weather, the patching of Windows desktops has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 18, through Thursday, February 20, during the same time of day as listed below.