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== Getting an Account ==
== [[Accounts#UMIACS_Account | UMIACS Account]] Introduction ==
UMIACS maintains several different systems and facilities. The basic [[UMIACS Account]] includes access to facilities including:


To get started with a UMIACS account, fill out the form at https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/intranet/accountRequest/form.htm.  This will establish your email account, web site, and ftp site. It will also establish an account on the UMIACS Open Lab. 
* A UMIACS [[Email | E-mail]] address (<code>@umiacs.umd.edu</code>), which is automatically [[BarracudaSpamFirewall | spam filtered]]
* Several login machines ([[Nexus]])
* Basic home directory space
* [[OBJ | Object Storage]] space
* [[Nexus]] HPC cluster
* [[VPN]] and [[Printing]] access


To get access to additional facilities, like our clusters or our Windows-based Workstations
The goal of the [[Nexus]] is to provide a basic computing environment for communications, authoring, file sharing, and general administrative computing.


== Logging into your Open Lab Account ==
Use of all facilities are subject to UMD's [https://policies.umd.edu/miscellaneous-policies/university-of-maryland-policy-on-acceptable-use-of-information-technology-resources Acceptable Use Policy].


You may log into your Open Lab account by using the Secure Shell (ssh) to connect to openlab.umiacs.umd.edu.  Ssh is available on most modern UNIX systems, and versions for Windows and MacOSX are freely available to members of the UMIACS community.  An online java-based client that is suitable for use with most web browsers is available online at https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/intranet/ssh.
== Getting An Account ==
If you do not already have an account, you will need to fill out the account request form located at https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/requests/accounts/new.  Please note that for the PI field you will be entering your PI/Professor/Sponsor's account name here at UMIACS.  Please indicate any labs you are a member of in the notes field to speed up access to your lab's resources.  


You may also log in at any of the UMIACS Sun Ray Terminals in AV Williams and BSBPlease visit the UMIACS help desk to borrow a smart card for roaming sessions that will move with you from terminal to terminal.
Once the form is submitted, confirm you email address by checking your personal email, and wait for your PI to approve the account requestAfter your PI approves your account, staff will install it within two business days.


== Accessing your Data ==
== Logging into your Account ==
Once your account has been installed, you can use [[SSH]] to login to any host that you have been granted access to. To see which hosts you have access to, log into the [https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/directory/cr/ UMIACS Directory CR application] and select one of the Computational Resource (CR) in the list.


You may access your files by using a Secure File Transfer Protocol (sftp) client or through Secure Copy (scp).  Sftp and scp are available on most modern UNIX system, and versions for Windows and MacOSX  are freely available to members of the UMIACS community.  An online java-based client that is compatible with most web browsers is available online at https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/sftp/.
== Account Maintenance ==
There are a few web applications for managing your account:


== Managing your Account ==
* <b>[https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/directory/info Directory Profile] </b> - Change your listed full name, office location / office phone number, home page, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Good_Privacy PGP] key as well as your (private) mail delivery/forward options, mobile phone number for password recovery, and default shells.
* <b>[https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/password UMIACS Change Password] </b> - Change your UMIACS password.


You should change your password using the `passwd` command, and you can manage your account information through the web form at https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/chinfo/.
== Where's my data? ==
Your UNIX home directory is accessible from most machines from your [[NFShomes]].  You may have different home directories in different locations while using specific labs' machines.  Your local data processing <b>is</b> different depending on the operating system of your desktop, please see:


== Printing and Copying ==
* [[FilesystemDataStorage#UNIX_Filesystem_Storage | Unix/Linux Filesystem Data Policies]]
* [[FilesystemDataStorage#Windows_and_macOS_Filesystem_Storage | Windows and macOS Filesystem Data Policies]]


You can print to any UMIACS printer using the line printer daemon commandsPublicly accessible printers are available in AVW 3142, AVW 4462, and BSB XXXXCopiers are available in AVW 2126 and AVW 44XX.
Your lab may have data stored in [[GitLab]] repositories as wellIf you need to access your data remotely, we recommend using [[SCP]]Many of our labs have specific network attached storage in addition to the default allocation a user is given.


== Software ==  
== Questions? ==
 
Explore the rest of the wiki - if you have any problems or questions, you can [[HelpDesk | contact staff]].
The openlab provides a variety of software for administrative and scientific computing.  In addition to the set of standard programs that are installed with the Operating System, a collection of frequently used programs are available under /usr/local/bin.  Additional less frequently used software packages are installed under /usr/local/stow and /opt/stow.
 
== Home Page ==
 
foo bar
 
== FTP Site  ==
 
baz
 
== Getting Help ==
 
Please send mail to staff@umiacs.umd.edu to request technical support.  You may also visit our Help Desk, AVW 3142, or call us at 301-405-1775 during normal business hours M-F 9-12:30 1:30-5.

Latest revision as of 22:05, 11 November 2024

UMIACS Account Introduction

UMIACS maintains several different systems and facilities. The basic UMIACS Account includes access to facilities including:

The goal of the Nexus is to provide a basic computing environment for communications, authoring, file sharing, and general administrative computing.

Use of all facilities are subject to UMD's Acceptable Use Policy.

Getting An Account

If you do not already have an account, you will need to fill out the account request form located at https://intranet.umiacs.umd.edu/requests/accounts/new. Please note that for the PI field you will be entering your PI/Professor/Sponsor's account name here at UMIACS. Please indicate any labs you are a member of in the notes field to speed up access to your lab's resources.

Once the form is submitted, confirm you email address by checking your personal email, and wait for your PI to approve the account request. After your PI approves your account, staff will install it within two business days.

Logging into your Account

Once your account has been installed, you can use SSH to login to any host that you have been granted access to. To see which hosts you have access to, log into the UMIACS Directory CR application and select one of the Computational Resource (CR) in the list.

Account Maintenance

There are a few web applications for managing your account:

  • Directory Profile - Change your listed full name, office location / office phone number, home page, and PGP key as well as your (private) mail delivery/forward options, mobile phone number for password recovery, and default shells.
  • UMIACS Change Password - Change your UMIACS password.

Where's my data?

Your UNIX home directory is accessible from most machines from your NFShomes. You may have different home directories in different locations while using specific labs' machines. Your local data processing is different depending on the operating system of your desktop, please see:

Your lab may have data stored in GitLab repositories as well. If you need to access your data remotely, we recommend using SCP. Many of our labs have specific network attached storage in addition to the default allocation a user is given.

Questions?

Explore the rest of the wiki - if you have any problems or questions, you can contact staff.