NIMBioS Help

3d_printing

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-06-29T13:56:06+00:00

What Is 3D Printing Back in the old days one way to test out a physical design was to build it. If the cost of building the real thing was too expensive then you'd model the shape out of something more cost effective, like clay. And to be sure, the hands of a professional artist can be very, very good. But even the best human hands are only so good, what if you have some seriously rigid specifications for your model? What if you need accuracy down at the micrometer scale? Even if you thi…

3d_printing_operation

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-07-02T17:40:20+00:00

Where To Get Models There are a plethora of available models online. One place to go to find them is to use the 3D model search engine known as Yeggi: By entering a few search terms, Yeggi will display all of the models that it knows about, and link you to where they can be found.

alces

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:30:19+00:00

Alces has been reconfigured to allow direct access of individual nodes. This will require greater coordination between users but should facilitate the easy of access and ability to move data in and out of NIMBioS home areas. Nodes: alces01 through

backup_service

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:25:41+00:00

NIMBioS Backup Service All NIMBioS workstations and servers are backed up regularly and automatically. NIMBioS utilises an rsync-based disk-to-disk backup service for all NIMBioS user files. Backups are performed at pseudo-regular intervals: At the time of this writing, a backup is started every workday evening at 8pm

data_recovery

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-08-22T17:22:47+00:00

Disk Information Handy commands: * lsblk -- Lists all attached drives, including partitions Ex: lsblk * udevadm -- Gives detailed information about a drive Ex: udevadm info --query=all --name=/dev/sd | grep ID_SERIAL_SHORT Disk Testing

linux_advocacy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:30:41+00:00

History Before NIMBioS was created many of the core team of researchers were a part of an older project known as The Institute for Environmental Modeling (TIEM). Like many academic organizations, TIEM operated on a shoestring budget, often making do with tools freely available from the open-source community. It worked, and it worked well. We weren't just making do, we were

linux_advocacy_12_reasons_why_every_linux_system_administrator_shoud_be_lazy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:32:10+00:00

12 Reasons Why Every Linux System Administrator Should Be Lazy by RAMESH NATARAJAN on JULY 20, 2011 Link: 12 Reasons Why Every Linux System Administrator Should Be Lazy In the event that this page is no longer available, we present to you the output of a print-to-PDF save: Link: Page 1 of 1 This PDF file shows the web page as it existed on 2011-08-27.

linux_advocacy_a_plea_to_software_vendors

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:31:31+00:00

A Plea To Software Vendors From Sysadmins - 10 Do's And Don'ts What can software vendors do to make the lives of sysadmins a little easier? by THOMAS A. LIMONCELLI, GOOGLE Link: A Plea To Software Vendors From Sysadmins - 10 Do's And Don'ts In the event that this page is no longer available, we present to you the output of a print-to-PDF save:

linux_advocacy_osx_vs_linux

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:31:13+00:00

This page is devoted to displaying benchmarks comparing an iMac running OSX 10.5.8 to the same machine running Ubuntu 9.10. Network Speed Tests Tests were performed by copying a 16.14GB file from a Linux server to a workstation's hard drive by a variety of methods: SFTP (Cyberduck|Nautilus, scp) and NFS (Finder|Nautilus, cp).

linux_advocacy_take_this_gui_and_shove_it

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:31:52+00:00

Take This GUI And Shove It In many cases, a command-line interface makes life easier than some fancy GUI. Here's why. by Paul Venezia | Infoworld October 4, 2010 Link: Take This GUI And Shove It In the event that this page is no longer available, we present to you the output of a print-to-PDF save:

network_access

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T15:55:18+00:00

Network Access Network access is a must-have need in today's world. Understandably then, one of the first things that anyone new to NIMBioS looks for is to get their personal machine connected to the network. Here, then, is how you do it: Visitors

nimbios_11.04_change_password

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:15:20+00:00

Changing Your Password There are a few times that you will want to change your password. * You are a new user, and you can't stand the randomly-generated password that the IT staff has assigned to you. * You are security-conscious and change your passwords regularly, whether they need it or not.

nimbios_11.04_email

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-07-21T16:48:11+00:00

NIMBioS Email Setup Guide As a user of NIMBioS computing resources you have an email account on the NIMBioS system. However, in order to use this account you must first set up your email reader of choice so that it knows how to send and retrieve email. You may use any IMAP-capable email reader that you like so long as it meets the minimum requirements:

nimbios_11.04_intro

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:19:53+00:00

NOTE: This documentation is out of date, but it's the thought that counts. Right? NIMBioS' Ubuntu-11.04 Operating Environment Introduction This document is a quick introduction and walk-through of the NIMBioS working environment, which is based on the Ubuntu-11.04 distribution of Linux. This guide will introduce you to some of the basics of using a NIMBioS workstation. (However, Linux is very, very powerful, and this introduction is only scratching the surface of what Linux can do.)

nimbios_11.04_remote_access

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-10-16T19:39:10+00:00

Remote Access Remote access to the NIMBioS computing facilities is an important feature for both the collaborating researchers of workgroups and workshops as well as to faculty and staff. Required Reading * NIMBioS' Ubuntu-11.04 Operating Environment Introduction * Unix 101 * Unix Permissions * Unix Processes Concepts and Terminology

nimbios_11.04_scanning

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:26:43+00:00

Scanning Required Reading * NIMBioS' Ubuntu-11.04 Operating Environment Introduction TOSHIBA eSTUDIO-453 TODO A Generic USB-attached Scanner For the purposes of this tutorial, we will be using the Simple Scan application. * Connect your scanner to your computer with the USB cable. * Open the Dash, and type

nimbios_11.04_software

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:24:09+00:00

Available Software A user can quickly feel lost when trying to figure out what software is available and how to use it, especially those who are new to the Linux desktop. Below is a list of the software currently available to those with a NIMBioS login account. Please note that this list is in no way comprehensive. There are many, many other tools that are not listed here.

nimbios_11.04_troubleshooting

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:21:56+00:00

NOTE: This page is out of date, but it's the thought that counts. Right? Troubleshooting “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.” Contained herein is a list of know bugs and problems that plague us all, and what you can do about it. The contents of this page will change periodically with feedback from users like you, so please feel free to contribute to this knowledge by conveying your experiences to the NIMBioS IT manager. (Including screenshots would be nice too

nimbios_18.04_intro

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-05-18T14:03:07+00:00

NIMBioS' Ubuntu-18.04 Operating Environment Introduction This document is a quick introduction and walk-through of the NIMBioS working environment, which is based on the Ubuntu 18.04 distribution of Linux. This guide will introduce you to some of the basics of using a NIMBioS workstation.

nimbios_windows_virtualbox

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-07-10T20:51:57+00:00

Virtual Machines A virtual machine is a fake machine that runs inside of a real machine. The physical machine, and the operating system it runs, is referred to as the “Host”, while the virtual machine is referred to as the “Guest”, “Virtual Machine

nimbios_windows_virtualbox_old

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2020-07-10T17:28:58+00:00

Windows VirtuaBox Because even here, in Linux haven, you are not safe from the clutches of the Microsoft Empire... Installing A Pre-Built Windows 7 VirtualBox TODO Using Your Windows 7 VirtualBox TODO Backing Up Your Windows 7 VirtualBox Installation

presentations_103

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:29:13+00:00

SETTING UP FOR PRESENTATIONS (room 103) SCREENS & PROJECTORS Each projection screen can be independently raised and lowered using a cluster of three switches located on various walls in the room. The switches are labeled 1, 2, & 3 to correspond to the screen numbers. Projectors activate using the panel beside each corresponding screen. Press

presentations_105

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:28:48+00:00

SETTING UP FOR PRESENTATIONS (room 105) PROJECTION SYSTEM Controls for the projection system are located on the left wall in the front corner (when facing the windows). SCREENS The screen can be adjusted using the left control (up, down, stop). The curtains for the windows can be adjusted using the yellowish control inside the grey border.

presentations_203a

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:29:34+00:00

SETTING UP FOR PRESENTATIONS (room 103A) SETTING UP A PRESENTATION 103A does not have a projector, so you will have to get the portable one from Eric Carr or Mike Peek. The screen has a simple “up,” “down,” and “stop” switch to adjust it. The switch is located on the wall.

presentations_205

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:28:29+00:00

UNLOCKING THE DOOR Room 205 is a bit odd. The key lets you into the room, but doesn’t actually unlock the door. To unlock the door, you have to push a little metal piece in the handle of the door to “unlock.” The key is all you need to relock the door when you leave.

presentations_206

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:28:06+00:00

SETTING UP FOR SEMINAR (room 206) MEET WITH SPEAKER Find out what input device (personal computer, USB, etc.) they want to use. Ask whether there is any media in their presentation, and if there is, make sure to test that it works correctly. Doing a run through of the whole presentation isn’t a bad idea, either.

presenters_remote_setup

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:24:57+00:00

Presentation Remote Tutorial Button Name Presentation Mode Media Mode Laser Pointer Laser Pointer On/Off Launches default media player * Mouse Button Controls mouse cursor UP = Previous Track ~,+ Down = Next Track ~,+ Left Click Button Right Click Button

printer_old_1

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:08:17+00:00

Printer Setup A common question for the IT staff is how to gain access to the NIMBioS printers. This question is presented to us most often by short-term visitors and workgroup/workshop guests. Because this is such a frequent question, this page has been dedicated to answering it.

printer_old_2

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:08:57+00:00

printer_old_3

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:09:16+00:00

printer_setup_claxton

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-11-16T18:35:11+00:00

Printer Setup Below is a table containing the information that you will need to access NIMBioS printers. Printer Location Printer Make/Model Type IP Address Manufacturer's Product Support Page C-124 HP Color LaserJet M452dn Color 160.36.130.151

reu_links

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-05-29T19:21:08+00:00

Netid Use UT-visitor or NIMBIOS computer to do this part * If you don't know your UT Net-ID, you can look yourself up in the directory here: * Once you have your UT Net-ID, you can set up your password here: NOTE: Remember your UTK netid and password. If you forget your password, you can go to OIT in the Library (across the street) to have it reset. Helpdesk hours and contact information can be found here:

start

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2018-08-22T15:07:37+00:00

NIMBioS Help Welcome to the help wiki for NIMBioS. Posted here you will find all manner of helpfulness. Quick Starts, Tutorials, and How-To's NIMBioS Links to Web Resources -- Various Online tools/websites links used by NIMBioS Network Access -- How to get your personal machine onto the network

summer_research_experience_sre

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2019-06-04T14:28:45+00:00

unix_101

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-05-25T15:24:58+00:00

Unix 101 In The Beginning... “In the beginning there was the shell, and lo, it was good...” [The Terminal, in all it's 1970's glory] An 80×24 matrix of blurry green characters with a keyboard, it was pure 1970's sexy. No mouse, no graphics, just pure, unadulterated power. Microsoft and Apple would have you believe that a command line is something to be feared and avoided. Feared, yes, and rightly so, for there is great power in the command line; more than you will find in any

unix_102

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-06-07T13:57:05+00:00

UNIX 102 Required Reading * Unix 101 * Unix Commands Dotfiles A mention should be made to the existence of dotfiles, or files/directories whose names begin with a '.'. If you take a close look at the output of the ls command earlier in this document, you will notice that some invocations of ls listed these files and some did not. In particular, the command

unix_commands

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2016-05-25T20:22:11+00:00

Some Basic Unix Commands Required Reading * Unix 101 -- An absolute beginner's guide to Unix and Linux Finding Commands Most user-level commands can be found in the /bin, /usr/bin, and /usr/local/bin directories. Some programs can be found in /sbin and/or /usr/sbin, but those programs are usually reserved for the administrator, and they won't work for you unless you have the password. You can also use the

unix_humor

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:32:23+00:00

Unix Quotes " With a PC, I always felt limited by the software available. On Unix, I am limited only by my knowledge. -- Peter J. Schoenster" " If you have any trouble sounding condescending, find a Unix user to show you how it's done. -- Scott Adams

unix_permissions

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:23:20+00:00

Unix Permissions Access to files and directories in Unix are controlled by permissions and ownership. When you create a file or directory, by default you are the owner. No one else can enter the directory or read the file unless you explicitly give them permissions to do so.

unix_philosophy

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2015-02-09T13:35:03+00:00

The Unix Philosophy In A Nutshell * Write small programs to do one thing, and do it well. * Write programs that work together. * Read input and write output as human-readable text, because that is the universal interface. Origins The Unix philosophy originated with Ken Thompson as a set of approaches to software development based on the experiences that he had in leading the developers of the Unix operating system. The philosophy emphasizes building short, simple, clear, modular, and …

unix_processes

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2014-05-27T16:23:46+00:00

Unix Processes A process is a program that is currently running on a machine. This document describes how to list running processes and how to interact with those processes. You may have many programs running at once, and each running program is known as a process. You may even have the same program running multiple times simultaneously, and each one is a separate

web_resources

Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) — 2021-11-16T18:39:31+00:00

Web Resources NIMBioS Blog WordPress NIMBioS Videos YouTube