- First time user information
- How to set your password; account lockout policies
- How to check node usage
- How to connect to a CISER Research Node
- How to set up your working environment
- How to manage your files
- File compression
- How to control access to your files
- How to print from a CISER research node
- How to manage programs and processes
- How to end your computing sessions
- How to move files between your local PC and your CISER home directory (Windows 2000 and XP users)
- About the CISER research VPN (Virtual Private Network)
- Creating Custom Application Startup Icons
Requirements for Using the CISER Research nodes
SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
- OPERATING SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS:
- Windows
2000, XP Professional, 2003, or Vista is required in order to have
fully supported access to CISER's Research nodes.
- CISER
does not support access from older Windows operating systems
(Windows 95, 98, or ME).
- CISER
does not support access from older Windows operating systems
(Windows 95, 98, or ME).
- Mac OS X users who have Remote Desktop installed also may use CISER's Research nodes, though CISER support for that platform is limited.
- Windows
2000, XP Professional, 2003, or Vista is required in order to have
fully supported access to CISER's Research nodes.
- SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
- Access
to the CISER's Research Computing Nodes is by one of the following
methods:
- Remote
Desktop client (*CISER recommended method*)
:
- Remote
Desktop is pre-installed on all Windows XP Professional, Windows 2003, and Windows Vista systems, and also on some Windows 2000
systems.
- example: Start --> All Programs --> Accessories --> Communications --> Remote Desktop Connection
- Windows 2000 users without the pre-installed version may download the (free) Remote Desktop Connection Software
- Mac OS X users may download a free Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac. There are currently two versions:
- Remote
Desktop is pre-installed on all Windows XP Professional, Windows 2003, and Windows Vista systems, and also on some Windows 2000
systems.
- Remote
Desktop Web Connection via Internet Explorer.
- This
method requires the use of Microsoft Internet Explorer. Other
internet browsers will not work.
- Your Internet Explorer must be Version 4.0 or higher.
- This
method requires the use of Microsoft Internet Explorer. Other
internet browsers will not work.
- Remote
Desktop client (*CISER recommended method*)
:
- Access
to the CISER file server is available:
- Via
the U:\ drive mapped to each CISER Research Node.
- or by mapping your CISER home directory to your local PC
- Your operating system must be Windows 2000, XP Professional, or 2003
- The CISER VPN client must be installed and running
- NOTE:
- Telnet to the CISER Research Nodes or associated file server is not allowed.
- FTP to the CISER Research Nodes or associated file server is not allowed.
- Via
the U:\ drive mapped to each CISER Research Node.
- Access
to the CISER's Research Computing Nodes is by one of the following
methods:
SYSTEM USAGE POLICIES FOR THE CISER RESEARCH COMPUTING SYSTEMS:
- FILE
STORAGE POLICY:
- The CISER Research Nodes and associated file server are for research use only.
- These nodes are not to be used for the storage or backup of personal media files, or for watching streaming video. Violations of this policy will result in the loss of access privileges.
- The CISER Research Nodes and associated file server are for research use only.
- E-MAIL POLICY:
- CISER users are not allowed to set up e-mail accounts on the nodes.
- CISER users may, however, log on to Cornell webmail or other web-based e-mail from the research nodes in order to move research related files via e-mail attachment. All such files must be saved in the user's home directory on the CISER file server.
- LOG ON AND LOG OFF POLICIES:
- See instructions for Disconnecting vs Logging Off . It is important to know the difference and use each option appropriately.
- RESOURCE USAGE POLICY:
- All users are expected to be considerate of others, and to refrain from any intentional monopolization of the system resources (cpu, memory, disk space, etc) of the computing nodes and/or the file server.
