Network shares with ZFS as file system have the ability (which C&CZ switches on by default) to make snapshots. A snapshot is a read-only copy of the share, made at a specific point in time. Such snapshots allow you to find previous versions of your files. On most shares, snapshots go back 45 days. After that period they are removed. Tip If you remove a file, you still have the ability to retrieve - up to 45 days - different versions....
Servers and Workstations C&CZ manages ca. 900 Linux workstations and servers, and ca. 900 servers and workstations with MS-Windows, primarily in the domain science.ru.nl. Dual boot Windows/Linux machines are counted twice. The ca. 350 servers are distributed over three datacenters, ca. 150 have a fast network connection (25 Gb/s). Workstations C&CZ manages (for departments) workstations with Ubuntu Linux or MS-Windows. There are also workstations in the PC-rooms for general use by anybody with a Science login, but also by all RU employees and students and guests with a temporary login....
C&CZ helpdesk can assist you by taking over your screen using TeamViewer. In case you are requested to download TeamViewer, use the following link: https://get.teamviewer.com/ischelpdesk
What path to mount? The storage page describes the paths for your home directory and network shares. Once you know what network share to mount, follow the steps for your operating system below. Info A VPN connection is required when accessing these paths from outside of the RU network. If you have trouble connecting to a network share after following the steps below, do not hessitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to assist you!...
Shared temporary storage It sometimes happens that you want to send one or more large files to someone within the faculty, e-mail is not suitable for this. To make this easier, the network disk temp is available. You can temporarily store large files here. These can then be copied from this location by someone else. C&CZ systems Path Instructions Microsoft Windows \\temp-srv.science.ru.nl\temp connect network share Linux /vol/temp Own systeem Path Instructions Microsoft Windows \\temp-srv....
Also see the working from home page provided by the central IT Service Centre. Email User webmail or your local e-mail client. Library How to get access to the University Library (when you are off-campus). BASS BASS can only be accessed directly from the campus network or through VPN from any Internet location. Note however that from a small part of the subnets at the Faculty of Science, direct access to BASS is not possible....
SSH Secure Shell SSH is used to get a secure terminal-connection to a login server. All Linux loginservers can be reached with SSH client software. NB: as of December 2022, not all science logins are allowed to login on the login servers anymore. Should you have trouble logging in on our loginservers, please contact postmaster. Recommended SSH client software Windows: MobaXterm. From the MobaXterm website: “MobaXterm is an enhanced terminal for Windows with an X11 server, a tabbed SSH client and several other network tools for remote computing (VNC, RDP, telnet, rlogin)....
Phishing Trying to acquire useful data, ie login credentials, for abusing someone else’s ICT infrastructure. Methods of phishing In general, phishing works by send a clickable link surrounded by an important message about Salary, payment or a prize, a punishment or fee. This distracts your rational mind and ensures your emotional response controls your mouse-clicking finger. Tip Always check the link (URL) on which you click (or not) if it is a known address....
Science login Every employee or student of the Science faculty receives a personal Science login. This allows you to use services such as Eduroam, storage, computer lab PCs, JupyterHub and GitLab+Mattermost. A Science login usually resembles your name and does not contain periods, capital letters or an at sign (@). For example johndoe. Info All settings related to your Science login, like setting your password and managing groups, mail aliases, mail forwarding and vacation message can be managed in DIY....
OriginLab Origin by Originlab is scientific graphing and data analysis software. License C&CZ acquired a network license for FNWI for the use of OriginPro. One can get the software and installation/licensing keys of OriginPro from C&CZ system administration. The network license can only be used by computers on the Internet. For standalone use, there are home-use licenses included. The current support contract ends August 2026. If you get a message that the license will expire soon and you are using a standalone version you can update the license by clicking on Activate in the Help menu....