Courses Upgrades
Annual August Upgrade
To minimize the impact on faculty and students, major upgrades to Courses occur every August. The Technology and Learning team collaborates in advance with each of the University's five (5) schools to schedule the best day and time for the yearly upgrade.
The annual upgrade typically incorporates a number of changes, including:
- New Features
- Enhancements for Existing Features
- Maintenance Updates
- Database Improvements
- Security Updates
These upgrades are important to keep Pepperdine's learning management system on an innovative curve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Courses upgrade and a Courses update?
You can think of a Courses "upgrade" along similar lines as a major operating system release (e.g. version 11 to 12). They usually represent a more significant overhaul in the improvement and reliability of the system. The Sakai community performs a significant amount of testing on each new release prior to Pepperdine's scheduled upgrade day.
On the other hand, a Courses "update" is usually more of a maintenance event. They typically are composed of small updates and patches to keep the system running smoothly and stay secure. Updates are usually scheduled during periods of low-impact (e.g. Spring Break or Thanksgiving Break) throughout the academic year.