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The on-premise email servers were successfully upgraded this morning. This planned maintenance has been completed.
Scheduled
The following message is intended for Rutgers information technology staff members. No impact on end users is expected.
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) on-premise email servers will be upgraded the morning of Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Planned server and capacity upgrades
OIT will be upgrading Rutgers on-premise email servers responsible for “alias” email forwarding. These upgrades include software enhancements, refreshed hardware, and a modernization of the network infrastructure.
The email servers require these upgrades to ensure their continuity, reliability, and ongoing availability for University business, as well as to prepare for future enhancements to OIT email services.
How you may be affected
These servers handle “alias” email forwarding for over 100 email domains, including “@rutgers.edu” alias forwarding. OIT does not anticipate downtime as a result of this maintenance. University business email destined to OIT email systems (e.g. Rutgers Connect, ScarletMail, etc.) is expected to migrate transparently. However, there is a possibility of delays for parties using third-party email services, such as some alumni.
Delivery timing to other providers will be addressed but, ultimately, is a decision made by each external provider. Please send any questions to help@oit.rutgers.edu.
Additional technical details
Although work will begin on the morning of March 19, technical standards dictate that existing email may continue in transit for up to five days. During this time, email may transit either the old or new servers.
The following forwarding alias email domains may be impacted by this work.
adam.rutgers.edu
admin.rutgers.edu
aesop.rutgers.edu
alumni.rutgers.edu
amst.rutgers.edu
andromeda.rutgers.edu
anthro.rutgers.edu
aps.rutgers.edu
asian.rutgers.edu
asianstudies.rutgers.edu
axon.rutgers.edu
bas.rutgers.edu
bcsr.rutgers.edu
biology.rutgers.edu
biomaps.rutgers.edu
brak.rutgers.edu
canvas.rutgers.edu
care2caregivers.com
cep.rutgers.edu
cinj-ruf.rutgers.edu
climate.rutgers.edu
cook.rutgers.edu
cortex.rutgers.edu
dimax.rutgers.edu
dragon.rutgers.edu
ecollege.rutgers.edu
econ.rutgers.edu
elytis.rutgers.edu
email.fas.rutgers.edu
ens.rutgers.edu
epe.rutgers.edu
esm.rutgers.edu
europe.rutgers.edu
exsci.rutgers.edu
facilities.rutgers.edu
fas-admin.rutgers.edu
fas-econ.rutgers.edu
fas-english.rutgers.edu
fas-history.rutgers.edu
fas-polisci.rutgers.edu
fas.rutgers.edu
fasadmin.rutgers.edu
fasmail.rutgers.edu
fidelio.rutgers.edu
foundationstraining.org
gaiacenters.rutgers.edu
genchem.rutgers.edu
grants.rutgers.edu
greek.rutgers.edu
hpc.rutgers.edu
hsgmail.rutgers.edu
ifnh.rutgers.edu
imcs.marine.rutgers.edu
imcs.rutgers.edu
instlres.rutgers.edu
kinoy.rutgers.edu
langlab.rutgers.edu
las.rutgers.edu
lhcs.rutgers.edu
lutece.rutgers.edu
mail.careers.newark.rutgers.edu
marketing.docs.rutgers.edu
mbcl.rutgers.edu
moodle.rutgers.edu
more.rutgers.edu
mx.rutgers.edu
mx2-out.rutgers.edu
mx2.rutgers.edu
mx2kb-out.rutgers.edu
mx2kb.rutgers.edu
nbcfarmersmarket.com
nbcfarmersmarket.rutgers.edu
nbfc.rutgers.edu
njclre.rutgers.edu
njgvrc.rutgers.edu
oc.rutgers.edu
oldqueens.rutgers.edu
otc.rutgers.edu
pavlov.rutgers.edu
plantbio.rutgers.edu
policy.rutgers.edu
raritanreview.rutgers.edu
rbs.rutgers.edu
rbsmail.rutgers.edu
rce.rutgers.edu
rcre.rutgers.edu
recruitment.comminfo.rutgers.edu
ree.rutgers.edu
resnet.rutgers.edu
riskmgmt.rutgers.edu
rocs-messages.rutgers.edu
rulmail.rutgers.edu
rumail.rutgers.edu
rutgers.edu
rutgers.rutgers.edu
ruwireless.rutgers.edu
sas-classics.rutgers.edu
sas-french.rutgers.edu
sas-religion.rutgers.edu
sasn-news.rutgers.edu
scarlet.rutgers.edu
scils.rutgers.edu
signs.rutgers.edu
support.docs.rutgers.edu
td.rutgers.edu
tdmx.rutgers.edu
treasury.rutgers.edu
uco.rutgers.edu
ugadm.rutgers.edu
vpr.rutgers.edu
winants.rutgers.edu
work.rutgers.edu
wrsu.org
Additionally, the involved mail servers and outbound forwarded email will change to new IP addresses. OIT will be coordinating required DNS changes with the Rutgers Hostmaster. If you do not receive DNS service from Rutgers, OIT will handle your transition at a later date. Please contact OIT if you believe these changes will impact your environment.