Computing Services and Systems Development (CSSD) provides support for students, faculty, and staff in the areas of academic computing, administrative systems, development services, and support solutions. CSSD also operates the Technology Help Desk, the single point of contact for all information technology solutions at the University of Pittsburgh.

Call the Technology Help Desk at 412 624-HELP [4357] for help at any time, day or night. You can also submit questions online.

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Current System and Security Alerts:

Friday, July 18, 2008

Critical Security Alert: Oracle Announces 45 Security Flaws Affecting Various Software Products.  Unpatched Servers Could Become Compromised.  Immediate Action Required. Read more >>

10:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008 to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, July 27, 2008

Extended Maintenance Period Scheduled for RIDC Computer Facility Electrical Upgrade Work

Electrical Upgrade work has been scheduled for the RIDC computer facility during an extended maintenance period scheduled from 10:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26 to 7:00 a.m. Sunday, July 27. This work involves one of the two redundant electrical power feeds supporting the facility. Because of this redundancy, University enterprise services including email systems, the Student Information System (PeopleSoft), CourseWeb, PRISM, and other critical services will continue to be available while upgrade work is completed.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Critical Security Alert: New Vulnerabilities Affecting Microsoft Windows Explorer, Outlook Web Access for Exchange, and Microsoft SQL Could Allow Personal Computers and File Servers to be Compromised.  Immediate Action Required. Read more >>

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Critical Security Alert:  New Apple Vulnerabilities Affect Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and Safari Web Browser.  Immediate Action Required. Read more >>