Kategorie: ‘Announcements’
New Certification Authority: From Sectigo to Harica
Source: Own illustration
The time has come! Since April 1, 2025, user certificates (S/MIME) can again be requested in the RA-Portal. After our previous certificate provider, Sectigo, terminated its contract on January 10, 2025, we now have a new provider. The German Research Network (DFN) and GÉANT have contracted a new provider for public-key certificates. The choice fell on the Greek trusted provider HARICA (Hellenic Academic & Research Institutions Certification Authority). HARICA is a certification authority of the Greek university network GUnet, is specially optimized for research institutions and meets the highest security standards.
Effective Backup Strategies: Correct Data Backup
Source: Freepik
Backing up important professional or private files, such as texts, images and other documents, is essential. Data loss can have catastrophic consequences, whether caused by technical mishaps, accidental deletion or even hardware theft. Data loss can also be caused by viruses or hacker attacks. Viruses can, for example, encrypt the hard drive and then demand a ransom. Here are some proven strategies and tools to ensure that your data always remains safe and accessible. You can also take a look at the category IT-Security on our website to find out more tips.
The Printing Service at the IT Center Is Extending Its Hours!
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We have great news for you! Starting April 1, 2025, we are extending our hours: The printing service will be available Monday to Friday for RWTH institutions!
RWTHmoodle – Start of Test Phase for Course Templates
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In the summer semester 2025, the RWTHmoodle team will be testing two course templates for the first time. These offer a pre-structured course environment that lecturers can customize and use directly. These course templates are intended to facilitate the design of learning spaces for teachers and make getting started with RWTHmoodle even more efficient.
Digital Cleanup Day 2025
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The temperatures are rising and the first flowers are sprouting from the ground. That can only mean one thing: spring is here. And that means it’s time for the annual spring cleaning. But don’t just clean and declutter your home, do the same for your digital devices. Digital Cleanup Day on March 15 is a reminder to do a digital spring cleaning too.
IT-ServiceDesk: You ask, We Help
Quelle: Eigene Darstellung
A smooth working day for employees and students often depends on how quickly and effectively their technical problems can be solved. This is where we, the IT-ServiceDesk, come in. To help you understand how we work and give you the best possible support, we have put together a few tips for you.
DataStorage.nrw – How Do You Find out When Your Research Data Will Be Migrated?
Source: DataStorage.nrw
Preparations for the DataStorage.nrw connection are currently in full swing. Until the wait is over, we would like to prepare you for what the migration will look like for you on the Coscine platform. This way you can see at a glance whether your research data is currently being migrated.
Microsoft Azure in Productive Operation
Source: Freepik
It’s done!
After a successful pilot phase, Microsoft Azure went live at RWTH Aachen University at the beginning of 2025.
In the following article, you can find out which services are included in Microsoft Azure and which requirements you need to meet to use them.
Changed Opening Hours During Carnival
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This year, the IT Center, as the data center of a renowned Rhineland university, is also taking inspiration from the cheerful atmosphere of the fifth season. The carnival season is approaching and brings with it some changes to our opening hours. Here you can get an overview of our opening hours during carnival.
Which Browser Is the Most Secure?
Source: Safer Internet Day
To mark Safer Internet Day, we want to raise awareness of online safety and help you to better protect your digital environment. In an increasingly digitalized world where online security is becoming more and more important, choosing the right browser is a crucial step in protecting yourself from cybercrime and unwanted access. But which browser is the most secure? In this article, we have done some research and provide you with an overview of the most popular browsers and their security features. You can also read our previous article to find out more about internet security.
