During this time https://blackboard.unc.edu will be unavailable to users while ITS applies an Oracle security patch to the Blackboard database.
Blackboard Collab Services (e.g. Virtual Classroom and Chat) will be unavailable Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Due to the implementation of a new “Single Sign-on” system at UNC Chapel Hill, starting Tuesday, September 29, you will be presented with two options when logging into https://blackboard.unc.edu:
Guest ID is a new account type that can be used to log into https://blackboard.unc.edu starting soon. For more information regarding the different type of accounts please see: I'm having trouble logging into Blackboard. What might be the problem?
ITS is working to clean up inactive accounts in Blackboard to improve system performance and security.
As a precautionary measure, accounts targeted for deletion will be disabled before they are permanently deleted.
Please note that, although a great effort has been made to prevent current users from being affected, we encourage all Blackboard users to log into http://blackboard.unc.edu at least once between Sep 22 and Oct 5, 2009 to confirm that their account has not been disabled (targeted for deletion). If you are unable to log into http://blackboard.unc.edu, please contact the help desk at 962-help(4357) or submit an Online Help Request.
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