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If you're an undergraduate CS student and need to reset your ACE password, please visit this page.
If you're a graduate CS student, contact Reza Faraji at reza.faraji@unlv.edu for CS account password assistance.
For general IT support, email csadmin@unlv.edu or submit a support ticket through the UNLV IT Help Portal.
Contents
Welcome to the UNLV Computer Science Instructional Lab
tux.cs.unlv.edu
is the homepage for the CS Instructional Lab.- Remote login server:
cyrus.cs.unlv.edu
- Accessing remotely? You MUST connect through UNLV VPN. Need help? Watch this video tutorial.
- Servers
cardiac
,sally
, andbobby
have been decommissioned.
Lab Access & Resources
- Connecting from VSCode? Follow these instructions.
- Log in to computers in TBE-B 361 using your ACE account.
- Forgot your ACE password? Reset it here.
- Always reboot lab machines when done.
- The lab printer is not connected to any workstation. Do not attempt to print from lab computers.
- Access – how to use your CS account in the lab or remotely
- FAQ – common troubleshooting questions
- Process control – managing processes (for CS 370)
- System administrator – contact Reza Faraji at
reza.faraji@unlv.edu
- Email
csadmin@unlv.edu
to report issues. - Linux Guide – or download as PDF
Independent Study
Students interested in CS 490 or CS 690 should review the eligibility guidelines and approval steps.
📄 View Independent Study Guidelines (PDF)
For questions, email reza.faraji@unlv.edu
.
Printers
The following printers are available to CS Faculty only:
- Copia – located in the CS Department Office
- Batik (color) – in the CS lab
- Logic (black & white) – in the CS lab
Cyrus Server Info
- Use the Y: Drive or cloud storage to back up files.
- The Y: Drive is mounted on
cyrus.cs.unlv.edu
and accessible from on-campus Windows PCs. - You can also access files via Rebel Files (no VPN required).
- SSH access:
ssh yourACE@cyrus.cs.unlv.edu
(**VPN required**) - VPN help: Setup video
- Full guide: Cyrus Server PDF
Policies & Rules
Student Resources
- UNLV Student Policies
- Linux Guide – navigating the CS Linux environment
- VirtualBox – VM setup and usage
- C++ syntax – style & formatting (Google C++ Style Guide)
- Testing and debugging – tools & tips
- Linux commands – essential CLI references
- Compilers – using
g++
and more - Text editors – vim, nano, emacs
- Academic misconduct – know the policies
- Opportunities for students – jobs, clubs, and research
- Azure Dev Tools – free Microsoft software for CS students
- Academic Success Center
- Disability Resource Center
- 📄 10 Traits of a Great Programmer
CS Instructors
Dr. Jimi Andro-Vasko Dr. Shaikh Arifuzzaman Dr. Wolfgang Bein Dr. Hal Berghel Dr. John Businge Dr. Jorge Fonseca-Cacho Dr. Benjamin Cisneros Dr. Kishore Chidella Mr. Vincent Choi Dr. Laxmi Gewali Dr. Juyeon Jo Ms. Dolly Jorgensen Dr. Ed Jorgensen Dr. Mingon Kang Dr. Yoohwan Kim Dr. Paul La Plante Dr. Lawrence Larmore Dr. John Minor Dr. Prashant Modekurthy Dr. Fatma Nasoz Mr. Brian Page Dr. Matt Pedersen Dr. Bryar Shareef Dr. Junggab Son Dr. Andreas Stefik Dr. Kazem Taghva Dr. Chuck Tessler Dr. Zuobin Xiong
Quick Links
Recommended Software
- PuTTY – SSH client for Windows
- MobaXterm – all-in-one SSH/file transfer for Windows
- Termius – SSH client for macOS
- WinSCP – SFTP/FTP client for Windows
- FileZilla – multi-platform FTP tool
- VirtualBox – open-source virtualization
- VMware Workstation
- Visual Studio – IDE for software development
- RebelApps Portal
- UNLV Software Directory
For Instructors
- Instructor Policies (Fall 2024)
- Sandbox – practice wiki formatting
- SyntaxHighlight Extension
- MediaWiki Help Guide
- Configuration Settings Manual
- MediaWiki FAQ