CISER Research Nodes: First Time User Information

Log on to any node via Remote Desktop Web Connection or Remote Desktop Client.

See the research node usage for a list of available nodes. Initial logon is necessary to authenticate userid and password with the domain so that you can use the VPN later.

Reset the temporary password you received from CISER when your account was set up. See password requirements for the rules about setting passwords.
 

Log in tips:  Use the user name provided by CISER (usually netid, or netid + suffix).  Be sure the "log on to" field is set to: "ciserrsch" (not "this computer"). Click "options" button if the "log on to" box does not appear.

Set up your CISER research node desktop. How to set up your working environment

Be sure to log off.  Don't just disconnect.

Use the "disconnect" option (the X in the top right corner of the window) only when you have a process running and want to leave your session. 
 

In all other cases choose "log off" from the Start menu.  Inactive disconnected sessions use resources unnecessarily, misrepresent total machine usage, and can cause problems later

Optional  Set up the CISER VPN (Virtual Private Network) client for transferring files between your local computer and the CISER file server.

There are at least 3 ways to move files between your local computer and the CISER file server. Each is described in the "How to Move Files...". The VPN is the most secure method.