Server 30 Down for Security Patching

  • Thursday, 18th February, 2016
  • 07:12am
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18 February 2016 - 8.10am
The server is back on line. We are sorry for the blip but this vulnerability was serious and it was important we patched all servers.

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18 February 2016 - 6.30am
There was a massive security issue today announced with Linux and all servers needed patched and rebooted.  Millions of servers are affected worldwide and this is also on the BBC News Page under Technology Section as well as in newspapers.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/02/17/security-bug-affecting-thousands-of-devices-outed-by-google/
http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/02/extremely-severe-bug-leaves-dizzying-number-of-apps-and-devices-vulnerable/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35592916



The patch involves a simple update command followed by a reboot.  Unfortunately Server 30 has failed to come back on line following its patch and reboot.  The server is current undergoing a file system check.  We will have more information asap.
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