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'''This site is still under construction'''
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=<pre style="color: red">If you are a '''Undergraduate CS student''' and need a password reset please click [https://www.it.unlv.edu/news/reset-ace-and-myunlv-passwords here]. If you are a graduate student, please contact reza.faraji@Unlv.edu for CS account password reset=
  
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If you are a CS '''instructor''' and would like an account please contact the [[system administrator]]. 
 
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If you are a CS '''student''' and cannot find the information you need here, check [https://tux.cs.unlv.edu/oldtux.html the old tux site]. 
 
  
 
==General information==
 
==General information==
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* <code>tux.cs.unlv.edu</code> is the homepage for the UNLV CS instructional lab, TBE B-361  
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* <code>tux.cs.unlv.edu</code> is the homepage for the UNLV CS instructional lab   
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* Use the general purpose login server, <code>bobby.cs.unlv.edu</code> for remote logins
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* Use the general purpose login new server, <code>cyrus.cs.unlv.edu</code> for remote logins.
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* <code>cardiac.cs.unlv.edu</code> and <code>java.cs.unlv.edu</code> can also be used for remote logins and network & OS programmers '''must''' use <code>cardiac</code>
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* You would need UNLV VPN to access the remote server. For VPN access please visit <code>https://help.unlv.edu/TDClient/33/IT-Support-Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=100</code>, and request for service.
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* Please use a flash drive and/or cloud storage to back up your Linux and Windows files
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* Your Student home directory (Y Drive) is mounted on <code>cyrus.cs.unlv.edu</code> You can access this drive from any Windows machine on campus.
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* <code>cardiac.cs.unlv.edu</code> and <code>java.cs.unlv.edu</code> can also be used for remote logins with previous CS accounts; network & OS programmers '''must''' use <code>cardiac</code>
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* Please use the Y drive and/or cloud storage to back up your Linux and Windows files.
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* To access your Y drive from a browser, please visit <code>https://rebelfiles.unlv.edu/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f</code>
  
 
==UNLV CS lab and server information==
 
==UNLV CS lab and server information==
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* To use the computers in TBE B-361 you must have an account
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* If you are using a VSCode extension to connect to a CS server please follow [[VSCode Extension|these instructions]]
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* Accounts are automatically created for all students enrolled in CS courses at the beginning of the semester
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* To use the computers in TBE B-361 you can use your ACE account
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* '''[https://tux.cs.unlv.edu/AccountApplication/ UNLV Computer Science lab account application / password reset]''' - use to reset your password and/or if you need a CS account but did not automatically get one (e.g. if you added a CS course after the beginning of the semester)
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* To reset your password you would have to contact the OIT helpdesk.
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* TBE B-361 has many computers that run Linux, but the front row runs both Linux and Windows ([[switching between Linux and Windows]])
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* Files are not saved on the lab computers, you need to [[access|save them on one of the servers]], upload them somewhere else, or, in the case of Windows, use a flash drive
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* '''''[[Lab instructors]]'''''- current lab instructors, lab schedule, and office hours.
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* [[Access]] - how to access UNLV CS servers using terminal emulators and network file transfer clients both in the TBE B-361 lab and from any computer with an Internet connection
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* '''Be sure to reboot the systems in TBE B-361 when you are finished'''
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* [[Printing]] - how to print to the student printer, Ponderosa, in TBE B-361 and check your print quota
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* [[Access]] - how to use your CS account in the TBE B-361 lab and remotely from your home or elsewhere
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* [[Changing password]] - how to change your CS password in Linux or Windows
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* [[Sending email]] - how to send email from UNLV CS servers
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* [[Process control]] - how to find & terminate processes (for CS 370)
 
* [https://tux.cs.unlv.edu/lab_man/linuxmanual.pdf CS 135 lab manual]
 
* [https://tux.cs.unlv.edu/lab_man/linuxmanual.pdf CS 135 lab manual]
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* [https://tux.cs.unlv.edu/gaschedule/index.html GA login/logout]
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* [[System administrator]] - contact information for the system administrator Reza Faraji <code>reza.faraji@unlv.edu</code>
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* [[Lab instructors]] - current lab instructors and their schedules
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* [https://tux.cs.unlv.edu/ticket/index.html Report a problem with a CS server, printer, or lab]
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* [[FAQ]] - frequently asked questions about labs and remote servers
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* [[System administrator]] - contact information for the system administrator
 
  
 
==Computing policies and rules==
 
==Computing policies and rules==
 
* [https://www.unr.edu/Documents/it/policies/nshe_comp_res_policy.pdf NSHE Computing Resources Policy] (PDF)
 
* [https://www.unr.edu/Documents/it/policies/nshe_comp_res_policy.pdf NSHE Computing Resources Policy] (PDF)
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* [https://oit.unlv.edu/about-oit/student-computer-use-policy OIT Computer Use Policy]
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* [https://catalog.unlv.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=170#UNLV_Stud_Comp OIT Computer Use Policy]
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* [https://oit.unlv.edu/labs-classrooms/lab-rules OIT lab rules]
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* [https://www.it.unlv.edu/computer-labs/about/lab-rules OIT lab rules]
  
 
==UNLV CS student resources==
 
==UNLV CS student resources==
 
* [[Syllabus information]]
 
* [[Syllabus information]]
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* [[submit script]] - frequently used for submitting assignments to instructors on UNLV CS servers
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*[[Linux Guide]] - A helpful guide containing information on how to use Linux
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<!--*[[Errors]] - A guide for dealing with compiler errors, what they mean, and possibly how to fix them. Also includes information on runtime errors.-->
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* [[Submit script]] - frequently used for submitting assignments to instructors on UNLV CS servers
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*[[VirtualBox]] - Download, installation, and resources for VirtualBox/ Virtual Machines. Includes the UNLV Ubuntu image.
 
* [[C++ syntax]]  
 
* [[C++ syntax]]  
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* [[C++ style]]  
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* [https://google.github.io/styleguide/cppguide.html C++ Style (Google)] - A guide on formatting when writing in C++.
 
* [[Testing and debugging]] - tips for developing test cases and debugging programs
 
* [[Testing and debugging]] - tips for developing test cases and debugging programs
 
* [[Linux commands]] - reference and tutorials for useful Linux shell commands
 
* [[Linux commands]] - reference and tutorials for useful Linux shell commands
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* [[Academic misconduct]] - information about UNLV's Student Academic Misconduct Policy with a focus on how it relates to computer programming
 
* [[Academic misconduct]] - information about UNLV's Student Academic Misconduct Policy with a focus on how it relates to computer programming
 
* [[Prospective student information]] - information regarding our program and lower level courses for current high school students, AP Computer Science students, transfer students, non-major students, returning students, and current students between semesters
 
* [[Prospective student information]] - information regarding our program and lower level courses for current high school students, AP Computer Science students, transfer students, non-major students, returning students, and current students between semesters
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* [[Opportunities for students]] - details on becoming a student, becoming a lab instructor, and competition programming
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* [[Opportunities for students]] - work, research, and service opportunities and details about student organizations
 
* [[Online judges]] - details and links to online systems used for programming contests and practice
 
* [[Online judges]] - details and links to online systems used for programming contests and practice
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* [[VirtualBox]] - details on installing other operating systems within a virtual machine on Windows, macOS, or Linux including a guide for installing Debian on VirtualBox in Windows
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* [[Microsoft Imagine | 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.
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* [[Microsoft Imagine]] (formerly 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, SQL Server, Access, Project, Visio, and Azure.
 
 
* [https://www.unlv.edu/asc Academic Success Center] - free tutoring, coaching, and seminars
 
* [https://www.unlv.edu/asc Academic Success Center] - free tutoring, coaching, and seminars
 
* [https://www.unlv.edu/drc Disability Resource Center] - accommodations for students who experience disabilities
 
* [https://www.unlv.edu/drc Disability Resource Center] - accommodations for students who experience disabilities
 
* [https://tux.cs.unlv.edu/dl_10_traits_programmer.pdf Programmer traits] (PDF)
 
* [https://tux.cs.unlv.edu/dl_10_traits_programmer.pdf Programmer traits] (PDF)
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* [https://tux.cs.unlv.edu/Leecommandments.pdf Lee's ten commandments for CS 135] (PDF)
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*[https://wiki.centos.org/HowTos CentOS wiki] - Wiki for the CentOS Operating System
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* [https://mydomain.unlv.edu/ UNLV WEB HOSTING] - UNLV has free web hosting available. You need to Sign in with your ACE account to access it.
  
 
==UNLV CS wiki instructor user pages==
 
==UNLV CS wiki instructor user pages==
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* Dr. Jimi Andro-Vasko
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* Dr. Kishore Chidella
 
* [[User:Greg|Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj]]
 
* [[User:Greg|Dr. Grzegorz Chmaj]]
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* [[User:Guymon.hall|Mr. Guymon Hall]]
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* Dr. Jorge Fonseca
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* [[User:Ed|Mr. Ed Jorgensen]]
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* [[User:Ed|Dr. Ed Jorgensen]]
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* [[User:Williams|Dr. Derek Williams]]
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* [[User:Dolly|Dolly Jorgensen]]
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*Mr. Brian Page
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==CS-related student organizations==
 
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* [http://unlvacm.com/ UNLV Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)]
 
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* [https://www.facebook.com/UNLVIEEEStudentBranch/ UNLV Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)]
 
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* [https://sites.google.com/site/upeunlv/ UNLV Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE)] - International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines
 
  
 
==Useful links==
 
==Useful links==
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* [https://rebelmail.unlv.edu/ Rebelmail]
 
* [https://rebelmail.unlv.edu/ Rebelmail]
  
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== Getting started ==
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==Useful software==
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*[https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html 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]].
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*[https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/download.html MobaXterm] - Another SSH for Windows. Supports multiple sessions.
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*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/termius-ssh-client/id1176074088?mt=12 Termius] - An SSH client for Mac.
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*[https://winscp.net/eng/download.php 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]].
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*[https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client FileZilla] - A FTP client for Windows, Mac, and Linux. For instructions on installation and usage, see [[FileZilla]].
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* [https://www.virtualbox.org/ 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]].
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*[https://my.vmware.com/en/web/vmware/info/slug/desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_workstation_pro/15_0 VMware] - Another virtual machine software for Windows and Linux.
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*[https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/ Visual Studio] - A powerful IDE for developing software. Useful for large software projects.
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== For instructors ==
 
* [[Sandbox]] for trying out Wiki markup
 
* [[Sandbox]] for trying out Wiki markup
 
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:SyntaxHighlight SyntaxHighlight extension details]
 
* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:SyntaxHighlight SyntaxHighlight extension details]

Latest revision as of 07:23, 13 March 2024

If you are a 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

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.
  • You would need UNLV VPN to access the remote server. For VPN access please visit https://help.unlv.edu/TDClient/33/IT-Support-Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=100, and request for service.
  • Your Student home directory (Y Drive) is mounted on cyrus.cs.unlv.edu You can access this drive from any Windows machine on campus.
  • cardiac.cs.unlv.edu and java.cs.unlv.edu can also be used for remote logins with previous CS accounts; network & OS programmers must use cardiac
  • Please use the Y drive and/or cloud storage to back up your Linux and Windows files.
  • To access your Y drive from a browser, please visit https://rebelfiles.unlv.edu/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f

UNLV CS lab and server information

  • 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 reset your password you would have to contact the OIT helpdesk.

Computing policies and rules

UNLV CS student resources

  • Syllabus information
  • Linux Guide - A helpful guide containing information on how to use Linux
  • Submit script - frequently used for submitting assignments to instructors on UNLV CS servers
  • 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
  • Prospective student information - information regarding our program and lower level courses for current high school students, AP Computer Science students, transfer students, non-major students, returning students, and current students between semesters
  • Opportunities for students - work, research, and service opportunities and details about student organizations
  • Online judges - details and links to online systems used for programming contests and practice
  • 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)
  • CentOS wiki - Wiki for the CentOS Operating System
  • UNLV WEB HOSTING - UNLV has free web hosting available. You need to Sign in with your ACE account to access it.

UNLV CS wiki instructor user pages

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.

For instructors

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