CISER Research Nodes: First Time User Information

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST TIME USERS

Here is a brief outline of the main steps for using the CISER Research nodes:

• Log on to any Research node via Remote Desktop Web Connection or Remote Desktop Client.
  • See the Research Node usage page for a list of available nodes.
  • This initial logon is necessary in order to authenticate your userid and password with the domain so that you can use the VPN later. 
• You'll need to reset the temporary password you received from CISER when your account was set up.
  • See password requirements for the rules about settting passwords.  
• Log in tips:
  • Use the logon name provided to you by CISER (usually netid, or netid + suffix).
  • Be sure the "log on to" field is set to: "ciserrsch" (NOT to "this computer"). 
    • Click on the "options" button if the "log on to" box does not show up.
• Set up your CISER Research Node Desktop.
• How to set up your working environment on the CISER Research Nodes .
• Once you're done, be sure to log off. Don't just disconnect.
• When working on the research nodes always follow this rule:
  • 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 CISER session.   
  • In all other cases please choose "log off" from the Start Menu.   Inactive disconnected sessions use resources unnecessarily, misrepresent total machine usage, and can cause problems for you when you change your password in the future!
• Optional: Set up the CISER VPN (Virtual Private Network) client for transferring files between your local computer and the CISER file server.
  • Note: 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..." section of this document. The VPN is the most secure method of the three, but is not required.