Checklist for New Users and Visitors
It is recommended that you take 2 steps for new users:
Fill out the New User Request form, and
Submit a Request telling us room numbers, equipment/network needs, if the user will be bringing a laptop, etc.
1) Request computing accounts and Cryptocard
Fill out the New
User Account Form at least two weeks before the user's arrival.
The account must be requested by a current CGD staff member, not the visitor.
This form should be used to request all of the following account types:
- General-use CGD systems and code repositories
- CGD Clusters
- CISL High Performance Computers (requires Project Number)
- Meeting Maker
- UCAS (formerly gatekeeper)
2) Cryptocard (requires Project Number)
A CryptoCard is required for access to CISL High Performance Computers
as well as access to CGD from outside our network via goldhill or
moffatt. Click here for information on how
to request a CryptoCard.
3) Acquire computer
CGD/IS only may be able provide Linux systems for new users.
This will be based on availability.
If you need a Linux system set up for a user, submit a CGD/IS
Work Request at least two weeks in advance.
We do not provide computers running Windows, or Mac OS for desktop use.
4) Visitor laptops are no longer permitted on CGD network.
Effective Mon 6 Feb 2006, computer equipment (mostly laptops) that are not
owned by NCAR and managed by a member of CGD will no longer be allowed on the
CGD internal network. Please read our Policy
for Visitor Laptops. They can however, bring in laptops for use on UCAR's wireless network.
5) Request network connection
There must be an active network connection in the user's
office on the correct network. Submit a CGD/IS
Work Request and the IS Group will request your network activation
from NETS. Please include:
- Name of user
- Room number
- Location in room where user will sit
- Type of computer (Sun Ray)
6) Request phone from CISL
CGD/IS does not provide support for the telephones. This is
handled by NETS. Please put in a CISL/NETS
Work Request.
7) Request a Dial-up (RAS) Account from CISL (still supported by not commonly requested)
If the user will need to dial in to NCAR computers from a home
modem, they should request a
RAS acccount from CISL.
8) Request VPN software (only requested in some instances, good for long-term visitors)
If the user wants to use VPN from home or while on UCAR's wireless, you need to request
the software directly. See our VPN
FAQ for procedures.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please send an email to the ISG via the wreq system.