Security Update: Enhancements to File Storage Access (sw-uastora)

Scheduled Maintenance Report for UAA IT Services

Completed

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.
Posted Mar 27, 2026 - 07:00 AKDT

In progress

Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.
Posted Mar 27, 2026 - 04:00 AKDT

Update

Maintenance will begin as scheduled in 60 minutes.
Posted Mar 27, 2026 - 03:15 AKDT

Update

We are performing a scheduled security update to our file storage system (NetApp). For the vast majority of users, this change will be completely invisible and will not affect your daily work.

In the past, the system allowed users to jump directly to a specific subfolder even if they didn't have permission to see the "parent" folders above it. Moving forward, the system will require you to have permission for the entire path leading to your file.

Potential Impact: If you have a bookmark or shortcut to a deep folder, it may stop working if you don't have "Read" access to the folders higher up in that directory. You might see an "Access Denied" message when trying to use a direct file path, even if you previously had access to that specific file.

If you find you can no longer access a folder or file you previously used, please contact The NTS Service Desk. We can work to verify your permissions within your department and ensure you have the necessary access to the full folder path.
Posted Mar 25, 2026 - 12:30 AKDT

Scheduled

We are performing a scheduled security update to our file storage system (NetApp). For the vast majority of users, this change will be completely invisible and will not affect your daily work.

In the past, the system allowed users to jump directly to a specific subfolder even if they didn't have permission to see the "parent" folders above it. Moving forward, the system will require you to have permission for the entire path leading to your file.

Potential Impact: If you have a bookmark or shortcut to a deep folder, it may stop working if you don't have "Read" access to the folders higher up in that directory. You might see an "Access Denied" message when trying to use a direct file path, even if you previously had access to that specific file.

If you find you can no longer access a folder or file you previously used, please contact the Service Desk. We can quickly verify your permissions and ensure you have the necessary access to the full folder path.
Posted Mar 25, 2026 - 11:30 AKDT
This scheduled maintenance affected: Other IT Services.