Instructions Regarding Usage of Computer Pools

The Computers are connected and are placed together in Pools according to their functionality. A precondition for students of TUHH to use these facilities is applying for a user account. The student can obtain his username and password at the Helpdesk (SBS 95, Room 2048) by showing his student ID.

Access to the computer facilities is provided for all computer Pools and is valid for the entire immatriculation period. As well as working interactively at the computer console, it is possible to access the Internet and its network services. Electronic mail (e-mail via mozilla), electronic news and World Wide Web (via netscape or mozilla) are available and Remote access is also possible.

The Composition of Computer Pools is according to operating system and software. The WindowsXP driven PCs can only be used under the net-operating system Microsoft Windows2008. UNIX is the operating system for Workstations. In contrast to personal computers Workstations are developed for team work. It is possible for many users to work simultaneously at different tasks under UNIX (multiuser, multitasking). Unix systems are available with the enterprise operating system RedHat.

Further informations about the Computing Centre are available through the on-line Infos via mozilla. General instructions about working with Pool-Computers can be acquired from User Service Center, Tel: 428.78.3885, Room 2048 (SBS95), e-mail: USC@tu-harburg.de