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Status of Key Services

Digital and Information Services make every effort to have key services available at all times.  However, there is always the possibility of some loss of service due to circumstances beyond our control.  In the event of any service interruption we will update this page with information on the nature and duration of the interruption.    

SUPPORT HOURS:  Please note that support for all IT Services is Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00*.

*Subject to University closure days.

Service Status Comments
EMailNo known problems1

No Known Issues

You may login directly to your Outlook account

Check the EMail Service Health Status

NetworkNo known problems1

No Known Issues

WebNo known problems1

No Known Issues

Staff File Store - Q DriveNo known problems1

No Known Issues

Student File Store - Q DriveNo known problems1No Known Issues
Queen's Online - QOLNo known problems1

No Known Issues

Log in to Queen's Online.

Remote Access SystemsNo known problems1

Citrix:

No Known Issues

Please note: The Citrix service is only accessible to Staff, PGR students, macOS (Apple) devices & non-Queen's PCs.

You may login directly to your Citrix account

Users must also be using MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication in advance of accessing this service.

Always On VPN (AOVPN):

No Known Issues

The Always On VPN (AOVPN) is expected to be used by Windows users and is only available to Staff & PGR students.

Please note VPN access is only required for remote desktop, Q drive & Qfis usage, all other Queen's systems work independently of the VPN.

It is recommended a wired rather than Wi-Fi connection be made to your home Internet broadband router from your computer as this will offer a faster, more reliable connection.

To request access to either service please email itservicedesk@qub.ac.uk

Library SystemsNo known problems1No Known Issues
Research ComputingNo known problems1No Known Issues
QsisNo known problems1

No Known Issues

For assistance, staff please contact Qsis Support via email at studentsystemssupport@qub.ac.uk

Students please contact reghelp@qub.ac.uk

You may login directly to your Qsis account.

Web Content Management System (Web CMS)No known problems1

No known issues.

Login to the Web CMS.

SharePoint OnlineNo known problems1

No Known Issues

iTrent (HR System)No known problems1No Known Issues
Search ServiceNo known problems1

No Known Issues

Wi-Fi ServicesNo known problems1

No Known Issues

Access more information: Wi-Fi Service

Student Computer Areas (SCA)/Student Computer Centres (SCC)No known problems1

No Known Issues

View the occupancy of the Mc Clay library

A full list of applications and centrally managed computer rooms is at Computer Labs

Microsoft 365 (M365) services No known problems1

No Known Issues

You may login directly to your Office 365 account

To Check Microsoft Service Status:

Office Service Health

Microsoft 365 Service Health Status Web Portal

Microsoft 365 Service Health Status Twitter Feed

Multifunctional devices (MFDs)No known problems1

No Known Issues

Please refer to Ricoh MFD advice and guidance on using the new print, photocopy and scan service.

For macOS (Apple), Linux, iOS (iPhone), Android and Windows devices using Queen's Wi-Fi please install the Mobility Print service and select the "Ricoh-Virtual-Queue [Virtual]" as the print queue.

Check and add to your print credit balance.

Use Web Print from anywhere in the World to print.

QfisNo known problems1

No Known Issues

Did you know you can approve expenses using the Qfis Staff Expenses app:

Qfis Staff Expenses App

And for approval of invoices etc. you can use the Qfis Mobile Access app:

Qfis Invoice Approval App

Without Citrix or Always On VPN Access being required.

CanvasNo known problems1

No Known Issues

You may login directly to your Canvas account

Queen's Virtual Student Desktop (QVSD)Warning of planned maintenance2

The virtual student desktop service should be considered at risk during 10-11am on Monday 18th March when we will be performing maintenance to its virtual network.

Visit our Intranet page for more information about the service.
MediasiteNo known problems1

No Known Issues

Log in to Mediasite.

TelecommunicationsNo known problems1No Known Issues

Access more information about the University's Telecommunications service

Identity ServicesNo known problems1

No Known Issues

Microsoft 365 Service Health
Queen's Online Mobile AppNo known problems1

No Known Issues

Position the mouse over the service name for a description of the service.
Status Key
Warning of planned maintenance Warning of planned maintenance Problems with service Problems with service
Operational but at risk Operational but at risk No known problems No known problems

 

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If you are aware of a service problem which is not currently being reported here, or you want further information about an existing problem, please contact our IT Service desk- Request IT Support  telephone: +44 28 9097 3760.