School of Earth Sciences computer resources

School of Earth Sciences File Server - sesfs.stanford.edu

• High performance, high capacity network file server for entire School of Earth Sciences.
• Individuals each have a 10 Gigabyte "home share".
• Research groups can get large shares to store data and analyses.

Pangea Server

• Web server for entire School of Earth Sciences - hosts School, department, research and personal sites.
• Also provides anonymous ftp service for sharing files with outside colleagues.

Computer Network

• Network use policies for the School of Earth Sciences.
• Tips for securing your computer on the network.
• Connect a computer or printer to the Earth Sciences network.
• Configure a computer to work on the network.
• Overview of Network Services.
• Overview of the Earth Sciences network architecture.

Computer Clusters

• The School maintains computer labs in Mitchell Earth Sciences.
• Mitchell A65 teaching cluster.
• Mitchell A59 G.R.I.D. cluster for graphics and research.

Center for Computational Earth and Environmental Science

• Operated by the School for use by all faculty and students.
• Provides high performance multiprocessor and cluster systems for computationally intensive research.
• Sponsors courses and workshops in cluster programming.

Back-up Services

• It is crucial that you keep all of your important files backed-up in one form or another in case your computer is stolen, damaged, or has its memory erased as result of a virus or hacker attack.
• Back-up options available in the school.

General University Computing Resources

• University licensed software, computer clusters, multi-media technology labs, and time-sharing computing, plus hardware and software support.

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