Good Morning. I realize this notice was posted on the web site, but in case you missed it, we are planning the second phase of the network infrastructure upgrade for tomorrow. Here is the announcement to the staff with the details. 73, Barry, N1VXY From: Distefano, Dave, KB1DAD <ddistefano@arrl.org> Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 4:11 PM To: HQ Staff <hqstaff@arrl.org> Cc: Keane, Michael, K1MK <mkeane@arrl.org> Subject: HQ Network Maintenance Window Announcement - Phase 2 All ARRL Managers & IT Staff, Two weeks ago, we have completed the first step in replacing and upgrading our network infrastructure. Now we embark on step two. Which is to upgrade our Internet Service bandwidth. To do this we are switching Internet Service Providers which will yield a 10 times increase in bandwidth. This is necessary to support new cloud services needed to complete the transition to Personify and for other outsourced services we are already using like Office 365 email. This work will be performed on Wednesday, March 4 beginning at 6:00 PM EST. This will necessitate one major interruption to Internet access at 225 Main Street. We currently anticipate this interruption to last no more than four hours. All internet access to 225 Main street will be out during that time. Outbound access should be re-established in a short time. The rest of the services will take longer to again be reachable from the Internet. They include: * Logbook of the World * Online DXCC * International Grid Chase Archive * National Parks on the Air Archive * Centennial QSO Party Archive * W1AW Echolink Conference Server * VPN Access to HQ Since the company email servers are now located at Microsoft, these will remain on-line so anyone sending email to us will never see an interruption. Anyone using cell phones to access email will still be able send and receive over cellular as will anyone working from home. The www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org> website will remain operational throughout this period, as will the contest web sites and advertising servers. All systems and network storage within ARRL will remain un-affected. Please make any necessary notifications and plans prior to this service interruption. Please contact me with any questions. Thanks, Dave Dave Distefano, KB1DAD IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(r) 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111-1400 Telephone: 860-594-0276 Fax: 860-594-0300 ddistefano@arrl.org<mailto:ddistefano@arrl.org> www.arrl.org<http://www.arrl.org/>