Title: Getting Connected with Campus Computing
1Getting Connected with Campus Computing
Jason Hale, Carroll Hightower Fall 2008
2Galtney Center for Academic Computing
- Located in Weir Hall
- Home of the IT Helpdesk, IT Labs, and FTDC
3IT Helpdesk
- Password Resets
- E-mail Support
- Network Troubleshooting
- Virus Removal
- Operating System and Application Support
- Much more!
4Helpdesk Store
- Best available prices on Apple products
- MacBooks, iMacs, iPods
- Accessories and services
5Galtney Center Student Lab
- PCs, Macs, Printers, Copier
- Open 24 hours on weekdays
6Also at Weir Hall
- Student Multimedia Lab
- Bluelight Internet Café
- Pleasant Porches
7Faculty Technology Development Center
- Located in Weir 101
- PCs and Macs
- Scanners, laser printers
- Video digitization stations
- www.olemiss.edu/ftdc
8Training Opportunities
- Academic Technology Enhancement Week
- Open to faculty, staff, graduate students
- For more info
www.olemiss.edu/ftdc/workshops.html
9IT Media
- Audiovisual equipment for classes and
presentations - Free on-campus delivery and setup
- Info and online reservations at
- www.olemiss.edu/itmedia
10What Type of Computer Do You Need?
- Most students use laptops
- Windows PC or Macintosh?
- School or Departmental Requirements
- Recommended Specifications
- Accessories Printer and Jump Drive
11UM Purchasing Partners
- Apple
- Helpdesk Store
- Dell
- GovConnection
- Microsoft Student Select Program
12Student Select Savings
- Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 Suite
- Amazon price 403.99
- MS Student Select Program price 68.15
- Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Amazon price 320.49
- MS Student Select Program price 59.07
13The Ultimate Steal
- Amazon.com price 543.99
- Price from theultimatesteal.com 59.95
- Windows only
14Protecting Your Computer
- Always back up your data!
- Download FREE Symantec anti-virus software from
the IT Helpdesk - www.olemiss.edu/online/av
- Record and keep the make, model, serial number,
and physical address(es) - www.olemiss.edu/online/physicaladdress.pdf
15Protecting Your Computercontinued
- Install operating system patch updates
- Remove and prevent spyware
- Install personal firewalls
- Use physical security
- Visit UPD for free engraving of owner ID
16Connectivity on Campus
- Wired access in all buildings
- Wireless in many locations as well
- Connected to national research networks
- The Internet2 Network
- National LambdaRail
17Things Youll Do Online
- myOleMiss
- Course registration, financial aid,
address/phone, grades, advisor assignment, bursar
bill, etc. - E-mail
- Primary communication toolmust be checked!
- Blackboard
- 71 of course enrollments last fall
18Ole Miss Podcasting
podcast.olemiss.edu
19A Must Read!
- IT Appropriate Use Policy
www.olemiss.edu/ause.html
- Inappropriate use exposes the University to
risks, including virus attacks, the compromise of
network systems and services, and legal issues.
20www.mcsr.olemiss.edu assist_at_mcsr.olemiss.edu
21Supercomputers
- 2 Supercomputers (352 CPUs)
- 2 Linux Clusters (426 cores)
- 1 Research Server
- 1 Web Server
- Free Accounts
22Research Software
- Programming
- C/C, FORTRAN, Java, Perl, PHP, MPI
- Science/Engineering
- PV-Wave, IMSL, GSL, Math Libraries, Abaqus
- Math/Statistics
- SAS, SPSS, Matlab, Mathematica
- Chemistry
- Gaussian, Amber, NWChem, GAMESS, CPMD, MPQC,
GROMACS
23Stats Consultations
- Dissertations
- Review of methods
- Assistance with analysis
- Guidance using SAS or SPSS
- Assistance formatting data sets
- Up to three free consults per project
I passed my final defense yesterday. Thank you
so much for your help. My committee members were
pleased with my final draft.
24Research Computing Workshops
- Free hands-on workshops help sessions in Weir
107 - Math/Stats/UNIX/Linux/Computational Chemistry
topics - Mathematica, SPSS, SAS, scripts, compiling, etc.
25Weekly Calendar
26www.mcsr.olemiss.edu
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28For More Information
Jason Hale Manager of Research Support jghale_at_olem
iss.edu Carroll Hightower Academic Computing
Coordinator chightow_at_olemiss.edu
Visit us on the Web at www.olemiss.edu/depts/it.