Remote-access Guide

csde uw remote access

by Prof. Elijah Fadel Published 1 year ago Updated 1 year ago
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How does remote access work at CSDE?

CSDE maintains Microsoft Windows Servers for general use computing through remote access. These permit anyone with a CSDE Windows Network account to sign into our file servers, access datasets, and run statistical software from anywhere in the world on a familiar Windows desktop environment.

How do I access csscr Remote Desktop?

CSSCR currently operates two Remote Desktop servers: CSSCR-TS1 is a Windows Server 2012 R2 terminal server oriented toward general desktop computing and qualitative analysis. Eligible users can obtain an account and log into CSSCR-TS1 using a Remote Desktop Connection from any computer.

How do I use Remote Desktop Access to access administrative systems?

If you have a managed workstation computer available at work, you can use Remote Desktop Access with an approved, secure VPN to connect to your work computer, and then you can access UW administrative systems in the usual way. Please see below for more information on Remote Desktop, including options for those who do not have a managed workstation.

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About this course

Links to the course listing page and official course syllabus are below:

Computing

We will do our assignments in R. Use an Internet-connected computer provisioned with the latest versions of R, 1 RStudio Desktop, and the latest versions of a number of R packages.

Assignments and grading

Each week there will be an assignment made available at 12:00 on the day of class meetings. The assignments are designed to allow students to practice the skills introduced in class sessions. Assignments are due at 09:00 AM on Friday of the week following when the assignment was distributed; answer keys will be posted at this time.

Course policies

Student conduct: “Students at the University of Washington are expected to maintain a certain standard of conduct and be responsible members of the community.

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How to upload data to a server?

There are several ways to upload data onto a given server: Download the data files directly, using an Internet browser within your RD session. Email the files to yourself and log into your email on a given server using an Internet browser.

Does U drive work with CSSCR?

Yes. Yes. Yes. U: U Drive: A storage service, similar to Dropbox, that is offered by UW IT and is available to students, faculty and staff with UW NetID log-in. This is a solid option for backing up files and for being able to access your data and projects outside of CSSCR Remote Desktop servers as well as inside them.

How to connect to a remote desktop?

The following requirements are necessary to have a successful Remote Desktop Connect session: 1 Have administrator privileges on your computer 2 The computer must be turned on and not asleep when you try to connect to it 3 Know the computer name of the computer that you need to connect to 4 Use a VPN connection 5 Use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connect

How to connect to a managed workstation?

To be able to connect to your Managed Workstation computer with Remote Desktop, you need to know the fully qualified name of the computer. Finding the Computer Name. Open the Settings pane by using the Win + I key shortcut or opening the Start Menu and clicking the Cog in the bottom-right corner of the menu.

How to open remote desktop on Windows 10?

To open Remote Desktop (using Windows 7, 8.1, and 10) on the computer you are going FROM: For Windows 8.1 and 10, type “Remote Desktop Connection” in the Search box next to the Start / Windows tile , and then click Remote Desktop Connection in the results. For Windows 7, click the Start button, type Remote Desktop Connection, ...

How to connect to a computer that is not asleep?

The computer must be turned on and not asleep when you try to connect to it. Know the computer name of the computer that you need to connect to. Use a VPN connection. Use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connect.

How to remotely access the UW network?

Activate a VPN software, if necessary, to remotely access the UW network. Authenticate with the system you need to access, with two-factor authentication if necessary. Install a terminal emulator to access systems that use a command line interface. PuTTY is recommended for Homer, Red, and other Unix systems.

What is a VPN for UW?

To access resources on the UW network, telecommuters should use an approved, secure virtual private network (VPN). A VPN is an application on your computing device that establishes a secure connection to a network. VPN options include: Husky OnNet: free to current students, faculty and staff.

What is a VPN on campus?

A VPN allows you to access items as if you were on campus, but you’ll need: Husky OnNet or another departmental-recommended VPN software that you use. Location and how to connect to any shared or mapped drives for files or other tools and resources you need for your work or studies.

How to access voicemail from remote location?

To access your voicemail from remote locations, you’ll need to know your 7-digit mailbox number. You will need to either activate call forwarding from your campus phone before working remotely, or sign up for Remote Access Call Forwarding to activate call forwarding from remote locations.

What is the UW Zoom?

UW Zoom is aligned with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal law that protects the privacy of medical information.

Can you access files remotely?

When working remotely: You must store any files you want to access remotely in the online storage option you chose — any files not stored in an online storage system cannot be accessed remotely. You must know the URL from which access web-based storage.

Is Husky OnNet free?

Husky OnNet: free to current students, faculty and staff. Husky OnNet clients are available for download from UWare for MacOS, Windows and Linux. Husky OnNet may also be accessed from mobile devices, including iOS, Android and Chrome, by downloading the F5 Access client from the appropriate app store.

Class meetings

All class meetings will happen over Zoom. The Zoom link for this course is https://washington.zoom.us/j/93089524851. Please join the class promptly at the scheduled time (Fridays at 10:30 AM). About halfway through the class session there will be a 10-minute break.

Canvas

The course has a Canvas site: CSDE 502 A Wi 21: Population Studies Proseminar. The site will be used primarily for posting and collecting assignments and returning reviewed assignments.

Computing

All computing for this course should be done on CSDE Terminal Servers (TS). Those students that already have TS access (e.g., CSDE trainees) should be able to use their existing TS1, TS2, or TS3 accounts, but are encouraged to use TS4 for this course so that we will all be using the same environment.

Assignments

Each week there will be an assignment made available at 12:00 on the day of class meetings. The assignments are designed to allow students to practice the skills introduced in class sessions. Assignments are due at 09:00 AM on the week following when the assignment was distributed. See the syllabus for additional details.

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