January 4, 2025 – Foggy Bottom Data Center


January 3, 2025

The Foggy Bottom data center, which includes the main network distribution center, will be migrated to a new network core during a routine test on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Limited disruptions to wired and wireless network connections and any IP phones on the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon Campuses are possible during the test. When the data center connection is migrated, it may impact service to applications including but not limited to:

  • GWorld
  • Banner
  • GWeb
  • EAS
  • Colonial Connect Services
  • Go.gwu.edu Links

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