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AWS Migration

LMU is Moving to the Cloud!

Currently, LMU hosts many of its servers on campus. But the equipment is aging, and it's time for an upgrade. To keep LMU’s technology reliable and up-to-date, we’re moving these systems to the cloud.

Why the Move:

  • The equipment and systems we are currently using are aging and need to be replaced.
  • On-campus server models limit our ability to use modern, cloud-based tools.
  • Environmental risks and power outages can lead to downtime and service disruptions.

The Benefits:

  • Stronger system reliability with safeguards that keep services running smoothly.
  • Use the latest cloud tools that help us work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
  • Opens up space on campus that can be used for other important needs.

What to Know:

  • Date systems are down from 11 pm on Thursday, October 9th, through 8 am on Tuesday, October 14th  
  • New login URLs (coming soon)
  • Updates will be shared regularly, and any adjustments to the timeline based on testing outcomes will be made.

 
This move shows LMU’s commitment to staying innovative, adaptable, and future-focused.



Additional Resources:

Group 1 LMU Community FAQs

Group 2 Banner USER FAQs 

 

  • The migration to AWS will increase flexibility and allow for greater innovation and creativity.

  • The overall migration strategy has been organized by phases: 

    • Phase 1 - To migrate the bulk of our servers and storage to AWS
    • Phase 2 - Is targeted towards modernization and refactoring of existing applications and systems.

  • We will be migrating applications and systems through a variety of methods, but all are proven to be safe and reliable with built-in methods to revert the migrations if problems arise.

  • As we migrate, we carefully watch and test against pre-determined baselines to ensure that performance is the same or better than how systems performed while on-premises. The reliability and availability of LMU's critical systems and data is of the utmost importance, which is one of the primary reasons for migrating to a more robust environment like AWS.

  • We've pre-managed every aspect of the migration in an effort to minimize downtime.

  • If you encounter an error, please email the service desk, copying your departmental training partner (to ensure faster response time and resolution).

    • Provide as much detail as possible
    • The URL where you received the error message
    • All screenshots 

Banner User - FAQs

Banner Users Frequently Asked Questions

  • There are no changes to Banner/PROWL, changes are backend only.

  • Thursday, October 9th, 5pm - Monday, October 13th, 8am

  • Friday, October 10th, 5pm - Monday, October 13th, 8am

  • Friday, October 10th, 5pm - Monday, October 13th, 8am

    *We will update the Degree Works Quick Links page with the NEW URLs soon!

  • There will be a data freeze for Any application/system with dependency on Banner data.

    The data freeze will begin, Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8am

  • Yes, we will update the Banner Quick Links Page with the NEW URLs soon.