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If you are an Undergraduate CS student and need a password reset please click here. If you are a graduate student, please contact reza.faraji@unlv.edu for CS account password reset. If you need IT Assistance, please send an email to csadmin@unlv.edu or submit a ticket here.

General Information

  • 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.

UNLV CS Lab

  • 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.

Cyrus Server Information

  • 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.

Computing Policies & Rules

UNLV CS Student Resources

UNLV 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

Useful Links

Useful Software

  • 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.

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