On Friday, January 12, 2007 & Friday January 19, 2007, the main Blackboard production server will be down so we can install the newest version (7.1) of Blackboard software and move the application to a new load balanced server. This version update will introduce several new features, fix some existing bugs, and increase system speed and reliability.
This upgrade will correct issues and introduce revisions in the following areas:
- Correct problem with emailing large numbers of users
- Introduce new Discussion Board
- Provide for better administrative support
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact John Fritz (fritz@umbc.edu or 5-6596) or Bob Armstrong (rarmstro@umbc.edu or 5-3885), or send email to blackboard@umbc.edu.