New Web Server to Replace the VAX

During the Summer of 2000, the University of Hartford installed a new e-mail/web system to take over these functions which were hosted on the VAX (uhavax) system. During the Fall 2000 semester, the e-mail function was migrated to the new system. At the end of the Spring 2001 semester, all web pages currently residing on the VAX will be (automatically) moved to the new web server by Information Technology Services (ITS.) This process, which will start on May 19th, may take several days to complete.

NOTES:

1. You do not have to do anything now.
   
2. Instructors teaching web page creation in their classes should continue to instruct students on the VAX web server through the end of the Spring semester.
   
3. You should mark your calendar to test your web pages for proper operation on or after May 21st.
   
4. There are some differences in the way the new web server operates as compared to the existing VAX server, especially with fill-out-forms and web page counters. ITS will make these changes to your web pages (except for the fill-out-forms) as they are copied to the new server starting May 19th. However, you must read the document entitled Differences between the VAX and the new web server so that you will understand the differences and know how to make and change web pages going forward.
   
5. University departments that have web pages on the VAX are responsible for checking their pages for proper operation after the migration.

Helpful links:

• Differences Between the VAX and the New Web Server   <-- Everyone should read!!!
• How to mail a fill-out-form to yourself on the new web server
• How to put a counter or clock on your web pages on the new web server

University of Hartford Information Technology Services