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The CrspSift Terminal is used for remote computing. A time slot has to be booked before hand.
 
If you are an expert using the [[File:linux_icon.png|14px]] Linux command line, you might want to look -> [[CRSP]].
 
  
=Overview=
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The CrspSift Terminal is used for remote computing. Since only one University member can access it at a time, a time slot has to be booked beforehand.
== Install Clients ==
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You might need to '''install 2 clients''' on your machine:
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# A VPN client, an up to date (F5 BigIp) VPN-Client ([https://zid.univie.ac.at/en/services/services-from-a-z/v/vpn-virtual-private-network/ ZID])
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# A VNC client, to connect to the desktop at the datacenter, like tigervnc (former tight-vnc),
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[[File:linux_icon.png|14px]] linux: yum install tigervnc ''or'' apt-get install tigervnc-viewer,
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or similar viewers for windows, etc.
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Please read the simplified 2 step access:  [https://vdc.univie.ac.at/ -> Crsp :: access]
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== Steps ==
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There are a few '''steps to follow''':
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# Stay within the UNI's network (if working from hone, use the VPN).
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# Book a time slot for your session
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# Once your time slot has started, retrieve your password
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# Connect to the data-center's desktop using a tiger/tight vnc-viewer 
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= Steps =
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==VPN==
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Once connected via VPN, you could check if you are up by reaching an internal server like [http://calc.isor.univie.ac.at:8787 Calc]
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==Book Session==
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Book [https://shib.isor.univie.ac.at/booking/CRSPSift/calendar.php a time slot] "Fair-play" is assumed, restrict yourself to a couple of hours per week not to get restricted.
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==Retrieve Password==
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After your time slot has begun, [https://shib.isor.univie.ac.at/booking/CRSPSift/show_password.php retrieve your password.]
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== Virtual Desktop==
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[[File:VirtualDesktop.gif|right|frameless|100px|caption]]
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# After you have already connected to the UNI's VPN,
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[[File:Vncviewer_crspsift.jpg]]  click '''<Connect>''' [https://shib.isor.univie.ac.at/booking/CRSPSift/show_password.php and provide password.] [[File:Vnc_passwd.png]]
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[[File:linux_icon.png|14px]] vncviewer crspsift.vdc.univie.ac.at:0
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and authenticate with your [https://shib.isor.univie.ac.at/booking/CRSPSift/show_password.php session-password.]
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Apple might require to fill in '''crspsift.vdc.univie.ac.at:5900'''
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<!--  [[File:linux_icon.png|14px]]  vncviewer crspsift.vdc.univie.ac.at:0
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Best to use the Full-Screen-Mode, note the keys to escape, e.g. '''<Strg> + <Alt> + <Shift> + <F>'''
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On your remote screen you may use <F8> for <Ctrl>, <Alt>, etc.-->
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Log on as '''Researcher'''. A new Desktop will be prepared for you, which could take up to two minutes.
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=Applications=
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==Excel==
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You can query and retrieve your results directly from within Excel through plugins by using the icon at the upper left corner of your desktop.
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==Storage Clients==
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Various clients have been installed for saving your data, like Google-drive, u:cloud or Dropbox. Don't forget to save your work before your session ends. Everything will be deleted, so that the next user starts without any left-overs.
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=Documentation =
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* [http://www.crsp.org/files/Sift_guide.pdf User Guide]
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 27 September 2023

The CrspSift Terminal is used for remote computing. Since only one University member can access it at a time, a time slot has to be booked beforehand.

Please read the simplified 2 step access: -> Crsp :: access

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