VPN-Server

Due to a security update, vpn.rwth-aachen.de will receive new software.

We only expect a very limited impact on the service (a few users might have to re-login).

The update is performed outside of usual work hours in order to minimise its impact.

We have received preliminary information about upcoming security updates that we will need to install on a number of network components of the RWTH network.

Generally, installation of software updates is a routine procedure that we perform quite regularly in order to ensure continued secure operation and management of our network. This time around, we don't have detailed information about when exactly updated software will be available to us, which obviously makes planning a bit more difficult. It may be necessary to install updates and reboot network components on short notice, which may cause short but potentially noticeable service interruptions. We try as much as possible to do this outside of regular usage hours.

We will provide specifics about what systems will be concerned once we actually have this information ourselves.

Currently, this software update situation is affecting a number of VPN devices at our university: At night, we'll install software updates on customers' VPN devices, multiple of which will need to be rebooted subsequently. All this will take place outside of regular work hours, in order to minimise impact.