Web CMS Update
The Open Text Web Content Management System is now managing 54 VCU web sites. The two newest being the Massey Cancer Center and Alumni Services.
New Pubapps is now live
The first two web sites are now live on the new pubapps server. They are the Massey Cancer Center (massey.vcu.edu) and the University Computer Center (ucc.vcu.edu).
Importing a Moveable Type blog is now working
We have installed and tested a WordPress plugin that successfully imports the contents of a Moveable Type blog in the VCU WordPress blog, wp.vcu.edu. One can also import the contents of one WordPress blog into another WordPress blog.
Redcap upgraded to version 4.3
On Tuesday, June 28th, the VCU Redcap installation was upgraded to version 4.3 which combines both the database component and the surveying component into a single system.
Harris Hall SAN off-line due to power outage
Last night, the storms that rumbled through Richmond affected the Harris Hall computer center. The Harris SAN which was being used as the production data storage for the www.vcu.edu web server went down. The Harris SAN came back on line around 8:30 am this morning. Web Services staff pointed the web servers to a backup […]
UCC Cooling Issue
Tonight, all but enterprise systems will be turned off for a couple of hours while DGS and their contractor address a cooling issue at the University Computer Center. Hopefully, no action by Web Services will be required to keep the VCU Home Page available. Plans are in plan in the event that action needs to […]
Actions to be taken
After a wonder conversation with the folks at Mary Washington, we have defined an action item plan for implement WordPress at VCU. We will be looking at the following items. Identifiy our reserve list of names (DNS and go are good places to start) Create a development site for WP Install Spam filtering Install a […]
WordPress is now operational
Thanks to the John Sullivan and Hugh Eaves we now have WordPress working in multiuser mode at VCU.
VCU Rams Basketball sets RamCam record
In April 2011, the 11 VCU Ramcams (http://www.vcu.edu/ramcam) were viewed a record 28,329 times. This eclipsed the previous two high marks of 21,590 set in March 2011 and 19,040 set in February 2009. In February 2009, VCU had 3 big snow storms which always causes folks to view the Ramcams to see if the roads […]
VCU Mobile takes on a smart new look
For folks who are visiting VCU Mobile from a web browser, either from their smart phone or desktop, they now have the option of viewing the smart web version. Enjoy.