Computing at HSSOE Lisa Preble Instructional Lab Manager & Faculty computer support contact

Things you need to know… Engineering & Campus computing resources –YOU ARE FIRST CONTACT for faculty and research computing support!! & WebFiles WebFiles WebFiles Wireless network services Wireless network services Network policy Network policy OIT (aka NACS) OIT (aka NACS) HSSOE computer labs

Go to the OIT website and activate your UCINetID activate Quota 1 GB total Webmail and client options available setup –

WebFiles UCI WebFiles Service – Online file storage system provided by OIT to faculty, staff and graduate students. 2 Gigabytes of disk space Both private and public space Your URL: – /www Send links to protected files using their ticket system Web Dav Web Dav – set up shortcut on your desktop Web Dav

GET YOUR UCINETID THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO DO: Go to the OIT website and activate your UCINetID Used to register for classes, access and online campus resources You need Student ID number, Date of Birth, Social Security Number Choose a strong password

Sign up for Zot Alert Campus emergency text message service Used to notify the UCI community of a natural disaster, crisis response or need to secure the campus. Or search “Zot Alert” at OIT website.

Remote Access Use VPN software from OIT: – Allows you to view library and other campus web pages from off campus. Encrypts web traffic for better security.

Connect your Laptop, Desktop, or IPhone Wireless access Register your device UCINet Mobile Access Wired connection Go to OIT website Fill out the “IP Address Request” form Handheld devices

QUICK LIST Activate UCINetID Activate UCINetID Sign up for Zot alerts Zot alertsZot alerts Install VPN for home computing. VPN

HSSOE Computer Labs –AIRB 2040 – Building attached to parking structure Drop-in use and instruction. Lab is always open but building door is locked at 10:00pm Monday –Saturday and on all day on Sundays. Enter door code sent to your address first week. Go to student affairs office if you do not receive code. –Engineering Computing Trailer (ECT 123) Drop-in use and instruction. Use door code to enter after 5:00pm. Building door always open including nights & weekends. –Engineering Hall rm 1131, 1141, 1150 (Civil), 1151 Drop-in use and instruction. Use door code to enter after 5:00pm. Building door always open including nights & weekends.

Computer Lab Software Abaqus MSC Dytran MSC Marc MSC Nastran MSC Patran Solidworks Orcad Lite Xilinx AutoCad (Civil Lab) MathematicaMatlab Visual Studio JavaPython Microsoft Office Microsoft Project

More computer lab info Computer lab access –Username: –Username: –Password: –Password: –Domain: UCI.EDU Printing –Add money to your student ID –1 st floor OIT computer labs, Engineering Gateway –Same system as library printing –Printers ECT 123, AIRB 2040, EH 1151 –Large format printing at the Copy Center, ET 203 Copy CenterCopy Center

Other Resources Software: The Computer Store The Computer Store at the UCI Bookstore The Computer Store Some dept’s have their own site licenses. Ask your department faculty. Campus site licenses – Computing Staff: Eng. Computing Trailer 120

Network Policy The following are NOT allowed: Downloading & sharing of copyrighted protected material Using excessive network bandwidth when it does not support your university research & educational goals UCI & UC Regents Policy UCI & UC Regents Policy UCI Electronic Communication Policy UCI Electronic Communication Policy

Network Policy What does this mean? NO Peer-to-Peer!! –Examples: Kazaa, Bit Torrent, PPLive And… No excess downloading, of any kind, of more than 1 GB per day. Exceptions for research.

Network Policy What happens? We find out about it. Computer support staff find out about malicious network activity through network scans by OIT. We receive messages from media companies stating that so and so has downloaded the latest Harry Potter movie, REMOVE IT.

Network Policy What happens to YOU? Your computer will be blocked. You will be asked to remove the material and to comply with US laws and University policy. Possible disciplinary action. Your faculty advisor may be notified. The Deans’ Office may be notified.

Network Policy WHY? The University is charged by peak bandwidth usage. High bandwidth = $$$ Universities have been penalized in US Courts for not complying with copyright laws.

Network Usage What is allowed: Personal and incidental use of network resources Ex: your mom (is OK) Use of network and computing resources in support of your research and educational goals Your faculty advisor should be able to confirm these goals when asked.

More about Policy Links for UC & UCI Policy Policy you should know about: UC Electronic Communications Policy UC Electronic Communications Policy UCI Computing Policy and Information Systems UCI Computing Policy and Information Systems DMCADMCA – Digital Millennium Copyright Act DMCA –United States copyright law –criminalizes production and dissemination of technology, devices, or services intended to circumvent measures that control access to copyrighted works

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