September 21, 2005 [Number 233]     Printable version (523KB PDF)     Download Adobe Reader

An Update on Physical Upgrades to the NIH Data Center
The construction of the new on-campus co-location site at NIH - more than double the size of the current site - progresses, along with other upgrades to the Data Center.

Director of DCSS John Dickson Retires from CIT
After decades of outstanding service at NIH/CIT, John Dickson retired August 31, 2005.

EATS! Enterprise Architecture Topic Series
The NIH IT Enterprise Architect hosts an informative lunchtime series on Enterprise Architecture.

NIH Business System (NBS) Town Hall Meeting October 31, 2005
Come learn how the NBS supports scientific research through business solutions at this multimedia event.

Announcing CIT's Services Seminars!
CIT is pleased to announce the creation of Services Seminars, a new forum for the NIH community to learn about CIT's diverse technology services.

NIH Data Center Rates for Fiscal Year 2006
With the new fiscal year, look for the new rates for CIT systems and services, effective October 1, 2005.

NIH Reserach Festival Opens October 18, 2005
Come celebrate the NIH Research Festival's 18th year - and see the CIT exhibit table in the main hall.

Updated Titan User's Guide Available
The June 2005 edition of the Titan User's Guide, the major resource for the mainframe z/OS-based Titan system, is available through the CIT publication service.

Ask the NIH Help Desk
Your questions about Virtual Private Network (VPN) accounts and passwords answered here.

CIT Computer Training Fall Term Approaches
The CIT Training Center's Fall Term starts October 3, 2005.

NIH Data Center - Holiday Service Schedules
The NIH Data Center has unattended service - service without operators - during the holidays.

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