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Jack The Head Of It Was Notorious For Being Verbose But Vague This

Jack, the head of IT, was notorious for being verbose but vague. This message was no different: Email dated May 1. On May 24, consultants from SharePoint will assist the IT staff with changes to our SharePoint infrastructure. The exact timing is not yet known; we will inform you once it is scheduled. During this period, SharePoint will be unavailable via both the client software and the company portal website. The upgrade aims to unify SharePoint into a single credentials system.

This affects all users, whether accessing SharePoint through the client software or the my.pfeiffer.edu portal. All employees will be impacted. After the maintenance, access will be restored, and staff will log in with their Active Directory (AD) credentials. Your previous SharePoint login will no longer work.

If you do not know your AD credentials, please contact the Help Desk. We also encourage registration for the Self-Service Password Reset system, which enables you to reset forgotten passwords or unlock accounts. Registration will become increasingly important, and a how-to document is attached. Additionally, the new system allows remote access outside the company network for added convenience.

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Subject: Notification of SharePoint Infrastructure Upgrade and Staff Instructions

Dear Team,

We are beginning a critical upgrade to our SharePoint infrastructure on May 24, performed by external consultants to improve security and streamline access through a single set of credentials. During this period, SharePoint will be inaccessible through both the desktop client and the university portal website. We anticipate that the system will be offline for a scheduled duration, which will be communicated once confirmed.

This update will impact all staff members who use SharePoint, whether through the client software or via the my.pfeiffer.edu portal. Post-upgrade, users will log in with their Active Directory credentials, replacing the previous SharePoint login system. If you are unsure of your AD login information, please contact the Help Desk for assistance. It is also advisable to enroll in our Self-Service Password Reset system, which allows you to change forgotten passwords and unlock accounts remotely. Instructions for registration are provided in the attached document.

Furthermore, we have enhanced the system to enable secure remote access, making it easier for staff working outside the office to connect to SharePoint. We appreciate your cooperation during this transition and will provide updates as necessary. Should you have any questions, please contact the IT Help Desk.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

IT Department

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