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CISER Computing Basics

Using the CISER Research Nodes:   Ending Sessions

HOW TO  PROPERLY  END YOUR SESSION ON A CISER RESEARCH NODE:

  • TO LOG OFF:

    • Go to "Start --> Log off"
    • IMPORTANT!!  
      • This is the proper way to end your session on an CISER Research node whenever you do not have an active job running*.  This conserves system resources and helps to prevent account lockouts!
      • *If you have an active job, then see the instructions below for "disconnecting".
         
  • TO DISCONNECT:

    • Left-click on the "X"  in the right corner of the Terminal Services bar at the top of the screen.
    • IMPORTANT!!  
      • When you disconnect (rather than Log Off) your active jobs will continue to run. When you next attempt to connect to that node you will automatically be returned to that session. You should check periodically to see if your programs have completed, and then save your output and go to "Start --> Log off".
      • Choose the "disconnect" option only when you have active programs running. 
        • Disconnected sessions leave processes running on the Athena nodes (thereby using unnecessary resources) and can cause account lockouts when you change your password on another node.