22 March 2002

The CDL mainframe server is being upgraded with new network connection
technology designed to improve response time, stability.  This upgrade will
change our IP address for telnet and Z39.50 access.  It should not impact
users of our web services.

If you use domain names, e.g., www.dbs.cdlib.org or www.melvyl.ucop.edu, to
access our CDL-hosted databases via telnet or Z39.50, then this change will
be transparent. If you must use numeric addresses, please email the CDL at
[log in to unmask] for the new numeric address.

Our cut-over date has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 5:30
am.  If there are any changes to this date we will notify you via this list.

If you experience connection problems after this date, please check with
your local library systems or computer support staff.  If they cannot
assist you in resolving the problem, call the CDL Helpline at (510) 987-0555.

Please share this information with your colleagues.

Jayne Dickson
Information Services Analyst
California Digital Library
University of California - Office of the President
415 20th Street, 4th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612-2901
510.987.0550
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