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Run Jupyter-lab in the CSIF

posted Oct 13, 2020, 8:29 AM by James Moersfelder   [ updated Oct 13, 2020, 8:29 AM ]

Follow this link for Instructions on How to run Jupyter-lab in the CSIF:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mmLjzxTYfzBygLuSpuOll94_2gY-oPxEjxpKaoLo4Ao/edit#heading=h.wna1bitotts4

Connecting to the CSIF

posted Oct 2, 2020, 8:48 PM by James Moersfelder   [ updated Mar 29, 2021, 4:03 PM by Jim Moersfelder ]

Here are some more up to date instructions on how to connect to the CSIF

VPN Required to Connect to CSIF Computers

posted Aug 18, 2020, 9:10 AM by James Moersfelder

All of the Computers in the Computer Science Instructional Facility are behind a firewall that can be accessed using an authorized  VPN.

If you are Faculty or Staff you can use the COE VPN, go here for more information:

If you are a student you can use the Campus VPN, go here for more information:


CSIF Disk Space Shortage

posted Jun 2, 2018, 9:35 PM by Jim Moersfelder

Users are getting errors like "No Space Left on Device".   The /home directory space is full.  The CS System Support Group is removing files but it is very slow and users are writing faster then we can remove.  Eventually the file removals will go faster then use but until then you might get the "No Space Left" error for a little bit.  

CSIF Fall Quarter Closures

posted Nov 6, 2017, 2:34 PM by James Moersfelder   [ updated Nov 6, 2017, 2:37 PM ]

The Following Days the CSIF will be closed:

Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day

November 23rd - 26th for Thanksgiving


All systems will be accessible through the network.

CSIF System Outages

posted Aug 11, 2017, 2:14 PM by James Moersfelder

In order to bring in new furniture and clean the labs, we have shutdown pc1-pc20 and will soon shutdown pc41-pc60.  Please use pc21-pc40 until Sept 1 which we will be bringing pc1-20 and pc41-pc60 back online and bringing down pc21-pc40. You can use this URL to see what systems are up and what system are down:

Improvements in the CSIF

posted Apr 7, 2017, 11:34 AM by James Moersfelder

Here is a list of Improvements in the CSIF to make working there more efficient and comfortable.
  • 2 New HP 605dn Printers
  • New keyboards for all computers in the CSIF
  • The CSIF was rewired with new Cat 6a network cables and switches.
  • New electric stapler in 047
  • Hallway floors have been cleaned
  • New Pepsi machine will be installed in about 1 month
  • New vending machine to be installed over the summer (currently in contract negotiations)
  • Continuing to work with vendor on new furniture for the CSIF including the TA Offices
  • Planning to paint as well.
  • Custodial is working with Campus Facilities to address some of the "structural/plumbing" issues.  Our Engineering Dean's Office is also in contact with Campus Facilities about the restrooms. 

If you have any other suggestions or Complaints about the CSIF, please send them to support@cs.ucdavis.edu.

CSIF Hours Spring Break 2016

posted Mar 18, 2016, 8:18 AM by James Moersfelder   [ updated Jul 19, 2016, 12:28 PM by Reuben Castelino ]

Sat., Mar. 19th - Sun., Mar. 20th    :            CLOSED


Mon., Mar. 21st - Thu., Mar. 24th    :        9am - 4pm


Fri., Mar. 25th - Sun., Mar. 27th    :        CLOSED


Mon., Mar. 28th                    :Regular CSIF Hours

CSIF Hours for Winter Break 2015

posted Dec 11, 2015, 9:52 AM by James Moersfelder   [ updated Jul 19, 2016, 12:28 PM by Reuben Castelino ]

Fri., Dec. 11th                                    :        8am-5pm

Sat., Dec. 12th - Sun., Dec. 13th      :             Closed

Mon., Dec. 14th - Thu., Dec. 17th    :        8am-4pm

Fri., Dec. 18th - Sun., Jan. 3rd         :             Closed

Mon., Jan. 4th, 2015                         :    Normal Hours

X11 Forwarding and Using Graphical Applications via SSH

posted Apr 3, 2015, 10:23 AM by Parker Temple   [ updated Jul 19, 2016, 12:21 PM by Reuben Castelino ]

This post is intended to explain what is needed to use any application with a graphical interface remotely on a CSIF machine using SSH. e.g. matlab
Disclaimer: Using high intensity graphics applications will be extremely slow. e.g. Rendering a graph in matlab


Windows:
Mac:
  • Make sure XQuartz is installed and up to date
  • SSH to a CSIF machine with the -Y option. e.g. ssh -Y username@pc##.cs.ucdavis.edu
Linux:
  • Linux runs an X server natively, so just ssh with the -Y option. e.g ssh -Y username@pc##.cs.ucdavis.edu

If you have any issues or other problems don't hesitate to email, call, or visit our support staff in Kemper room 47.


Note: For those of you using this process for matlab, Only PCs 33-60 have matlab installed on them.

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