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tux.cs.unlv.edu is the homepage for the UNLV CS Instructional Lab.
Use the general purpose login new server, cyrus.cs.unlv.edu for remote logins (see Cyrus Server Information section below).
You would need UNLV VPN to access the remote server. If you need to install the VPN, please refer to this video tutorial.
Note: cardiac, sally, and bobby have been decommissioned.

If you are using a VSCode extension to connect to a CS server please follow these instructions.
To use the computers in TBE-B 361, you can use your ACE account to log in.
To reset your ACE password, please contact the OIT helpdesk or reset it here.
Be sure to reboot the systems in TBE B-361 when you are finished.
The printer in TBE-B 361 is not connected to any of the lab computers. Please do not attempt to use them.
Access - how to use your CS account in the TBE B-361 lab and remotely from your home or elsewhere
Forgot ACE password? - reset your ACE password here
Process control - how to find & terminate processes (for CS 370)
System administrator - contact information for the system administrator Reza Faraji reza.faraji@unlv.edu
FAQ - frequently asked questions about labs and remote servers
Please send an email to csadmin@unlv.edu to report a problem with a CS server or lab.
For more information about the lab and how-to guides, find them here.

Please use the Y drive and/or cloud storage to back up your Linux and Windows files and access them anywhere.
Your Student home directory (Y Drive) is mounted on cyrus.cs.unlv.edu as well. You can access this drive from any Windows machine on campus.
To access the Y Drive, go to Rebel Files and log in with your ACE Account. **NO VPN REQUIRED.**
To access the Cyrus server itself, open Terminal and ssh into it by typing ssh aceUsername@cyrus.cs.unlv.edu and enter your ACE password when it prompts for it. **VPN REQUIRED.**
To install UNLV VPN, please refer to this video tutorial.
More information about the Cyrus Server can be found here.

Student Policy Information - University Policy Committee Reviewed and President Approved
Linux Guide - A helpful guide containing information on how to use Linux
VirtualBox - Download, installation, and resources for VirtualBox/ Virtual Machines. Includes the UNLV Ubuntu image.
C++ syntax
C++ Style (Google) - A guide on formatting when writing in C++.
Testing and debugging - tips for developing test cases and debugging programs
Linux commands - reference and tutorials for useful Linux shell commands
Compilers - reference and tutorials for g++ and other compilers on the CS servers
Text editors - reference and tutorials for using common Linux text editors (vim, nano, emacs)
Academic misconduct - information about UNLV's Student Academic Misconduct Policy with a focus on how it relates to computer programming
Opportunities for students - work, research, and service opportunities and details about student organizations
Microsoft OnTheHub/Azure Dev Tools for Teaching (formerly Imagine / DreamSpark / MSDN Academic Alliance) - free software design and development tools from Microsoft, only available for UNLV CS students. Includes various versions of Windows operating system, Visual Studio for Windows and Mac, VMware, SQL Server, Access, Project, Visio, and Azure.
Academic Success Center - free tutoring, coaching, and seminars
Disability Resource Center - accommodations for students who experience disabilities
Programmer traits (PDF)

UNLV calendars and schedules - for course descriptions and degree information
UNLV undergraduate and graduate catalogs - for important dates related to registration, payment deadlines, withdrawing/auditing, final exams, and holidays
MyUNLV
UNLV ACE account
Rebelmail

Putty - SSH client for Windows. You can use this to connect to the UNLV servers. Can also be installed on Mac with a Homebrew. For instructions on using and installing Putty, see: Putty.
MobaXterm - Another SSH for Windows. Supports multiple sessions.
Termius - An SSH client for Mac.
WinSCP - A FTP client for Windows. Allows you to transfer files between your computer and the school servers. For instructions on installation and usage, see WinSCP.
FileZilla - A FTP client for Windows, Mac, and Linux. For instructions on installation and usage, see FileZilla.
VirtualBox - Virtual machine software for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Use this to run other operating systems on your native OS. For instructions on installation and usage, see VirtualBox.
VMware - Another virtual machine software for Windows and Linux.
Visual Studio - A powerful IDE for developing software. Useful for large software projects.
RebelApps - For additional help and information about software provided by UNLV.
UNLV Software Directory - For a full list of software provided by UNLV.