Remote access to desktop machines
Users do not, by default, have permission to log into csg-linux machines (other than the login servers) remotely.You can log in at the console, but attempts to connect via SSH will be denied.
If you do require remote access to a desktop machine, ask your supervisor/sponsor/superior (if applicable) to request this access on your behalf. Access to your own machine is no problem; access to any other machine will of course require permission from that machine's owner.
Access to lab machines
If you require SSH access to lab machines, you will need to discuss this with your supervisor (if applicable) and SS, to determine whether this can be justified. Theere is great potential for disruption for other users, which is something we are extremely keen on preventing.If it is decided that the circumstances warrant it, we can place you in the CourseworkLabTelnet class, which will grant you access to the following labs:
Bongo, pipe, tuba, bugle, clavier, organ, piano, leaf, moog, drum, spoons, bell, harp.
You should understand that this is not something to be taken lightly, and that the needs of lab users take absolute precedence.
Please take extreme care not to disrupt in-hours functioning of the lab machines, especially during crucial assignment/exam periods.
You should only run your processes out-of-hours. Use a cron job on your desktop machine to remote-launch them, or launch them manually. Manual launching is preferred, as you'll be more able to keep an eye on them. Lab opening hours can always be found from the Helpdesk Home Page.
Processes must not run during lab opening hours - any processes found running past 8am may be terminated without warning. Please monitor your processes carefully to ensure that they all terminate correctly.