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November 25, 2003 [Number 228]
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"Ask TASC"—About the NIH Portal
The NIH community can learn about the capabilities of the NIH Portal.
Are You Ready to Try One Login for All NIH Applications?
Using the NIH Login and one userid/password, you can log in to all NIH Login-protected applications you currently are authorized to access—including NBS, NIDB, and the NIH Portal. ITAS will be added during December 2003.
NIH Information Technology Consolidation Project
NIH has completed a major consolidation of its information technology (IT) services.
NIH Computer Center Hosting Services—Both On and Off Site
To give customers more flexibility in hosting applications, CIT is now offering collocation hosting services for customer-owned servers at two separate places— at NIH and at an off-campus site.
What's the Status of the NBS Project?
NIH travelers and administrative staff can learn about the introduction of the NBS Finance and Travel modules.
nVision Travel Is Now "Live"
New travel reports are available from "nVision Travel," and they can be accessed through the NIH Portal.
"Helpful Look-ups"—Tools That Match Codes to Descriptions
Anyone using Data Warehouse can find a code, its description, and other valuable information.
DWQuery Budget and Finance Undergoes a Major Upgrade
Users of these two business areas of the Data Warehouse will find significantly improved financial capabilities in the upgrade to DWQuery.
Telephone Dialing within HHS to Change December 1, 2003
HHS will require a 10-digit number for HHS offices in the Rockville/Bethesda area (replacing the current 5-digit dialing)
A New Number for Telephone Repair
The new 10-digit number replaces the 611 number currently used.
South System Shuts Down January 12, 2004—Move to Titan Now!
South system users can see the services that have already moved to Titan and review the tools available to help with the migration.
Could Your Office or Home Desktop Computer Be a Security Threat to NIH?
Computers without updated patches and antivirus software are a threat to every computer they share a connection with, as well as to the NIH network.
Recent Security Audits at the NIH Computer Center
CIT has earned SAS 70 Type II validation for its large application hosting systems—for the sixth consecutive year. Windows servers had a Type I audit.
CIT Data Center Systems and Services—Fiscal Year 2004 Rates
The new rates are available on the Web.
Next Disaster Recovery Test Will Be Held in December
On December 9, disaster recovery customers will have an opportunity to test their restore procedures for OS/390 and EOS systems.
Reminder—The NIH Help Desk
The NIH Help Desk is now the single point of contact for phone calls, e-mail, and Web-based requests for technical assistance.
NIH Computer Center—Holiday Service Schedules
Unattended service will occur during the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
CIT Computer Training Fall Term
Classes are offered on more than 120 different topics.
Training Calendar—Fall 2003
Dates to Remember
Major Contributors
The NIH Web page is one of the most frequently visited federal government Web sites.
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August |
September |
October |
| Total hits for the month |
41,983,311 |
46,349,062 |
49,091,164 |
| Hits per day |
1,354,300 |
1,544,968 |
1,583,585 |
Number of different individuals |
380,306 |
461,959 |
511,813 |
The server has been up 100% of the time* during October.
* Server uptime is independent of network accessibility.
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