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Google Cloud Platform (GCP) at Aalto University, free event for researchers and teachers
Join us on 7 March at 13.00 to 15.00
Aalto Ubuntu computers: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will be installed starting 1 February 2023
The installation is automated and does not require action from the end user.
Solved: Problems in Microsoft services
Update 26 Jan: Microsoft has solved the problems in their services.
Aalto IT Thursday News 2 March 2023 at 10 to 11
Join us to hear the latest on current topics of general interest for all Aaltonians, presented by Aalto IT.
Aalto IT Thursday News 2 February 2023 at 10 to 11
Join us to hear the latest on current topics of general interest for all Aaltonians, presented by Aalto IT.
Microsoft Authenticator process used for Multifactor authentication (MFA) changes on 1 February 2023
From 1 February 2023 onwards, Microsoft Authenticator will use number matching that requires you to input two numbers shown on the login screen to Microsoft Authenticator.
Cloud email – users have received unnecessary notifications that their mailbox migration process is completed
Users whose Aalto mailbox was migrated already a while ago have received SMS notifications on the completion of their Aalto mailbox migration. The message can be ignored.
Aalto University Google Cloud Platform (GCP) now available for research and teaching
Contact Aalto IT Services to start using Google Cloud Platform services
Aalto IT Thursday News 17 January 2023 at 10 to 11
The first Aalto IT Thursday News of 2023 is an IT Orientation Session for Aalto New-joiners.
Synchronisation issues for meeting room reservation calendars now solved
Outlook’s ‘Room finder’ function no longer has issues and can be used for reservations.
Yammer to be updated to a new version, old data will be deleted 31.12.2022
Microsoft Yammer’s database will be moved into EU region due to data protection. At the same time Yammer will be updated to a new version.
Issue solved: Delivery confirmation for messages sent to esupport@aalto.fi and servicedesk@aalto.fi does not function normally
This issue was solved on 14 December: When sending email to esupport@aalto.fi and servicedesk@aalto.fi the customer does not receive a delivery confirmation message as normally. IT Services are working on solving the problem.
Locker for picking up SIM cards in test use
IT Service Desk is testing self-service for picking up SIM cards. Try it out if you need a new SIM card!
Microsoft Teams for Linux native app reaches end-of-life in early December 2022
If you are using the Linux native app, install the Microsoft Teams Progressive Web App (PWA) to use Teams in the future.
Aalto Google services require Multifactor Authentication (MFA) from December 2022 onwards
If you already use MFA for Microsoft 365 services or virtual desktop (VDI) you need not do anything. If you do not use MFA, now is the time to take it into use.
Cyber security and information security trainings – helping keep Aalto University activities secure
Tailored training for Aaltonians - take the trainings and give feedback
School of Engineering is now renewing their computers according to the new device lifecycle policy
Since the beginning of October, the School of Engineering has ordered their workstations according to the new device management policy.
Solved: vdi.aalto.fi login problems solved (10 November at 15.10)
Problems in vdi.aalto.fi login have now been solved (10 November 2022 at 15.10). The service functions normally.