General guidelines and notes on the NINC-PC:
- After the recent round of upgrades to the NINC resources carried out with MedIT in early 2022, the hardware configurations of the computers are a bit different. Four machines have large system memory (256GB), 4 have standard system memory (128GB). GPU’s are RTX 4000, 5000, or 6000. GPU type is noted in the resource name on Booked Scheduler. The GPU type dictates the available vRAM (e.g. RTX 4000 & GTX 4000, 8GB vRAM; RTX 5000, 16GB vRAM; RTX 6000, 24 GB vRAM. More information on each individual PC can be found here
- Each computer has a QR code on the case. Scan the QR code with your phone to see the system details including software available.
- Each computer has both Windows (win10) and Linux (Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS) Operating Systems. Windows is considered the default. If a computer is booted to Linux the resource title in Booked Scheduler will have “- LINUX” appended.
- In Windows do not store files on the C: drive (e.g. Documents, Downloads). C: drive is for the Windows OS, applications, and user profile settings only.
- In Linux, please do not store large data files in your home folder. The Linux SSD has a partition called “scratch” which is intended for temporary storage of data needing to be read/written quickly. The HDD can also be mounted in Linux for additional data storage.
- Do not consider the PCs as a primary or backup copy of your data. For secure data storage, the NINC teamshare is available.
In Person Usage
After making a reservation in the Booked Scheduler and considering the guidelines above, you are ready for in person usage of the NINC-PC’s. Please email Jeffrey LeDue (jledue@mail.ubc.ca) for assistance as required.
Remote Access in Windows
- Remote access to the NINC-PCs in Windows is done using Microsoft Remote Desktop. You will need to install this application on the computer you intend to use to access NINC-PCs.
- To reach a specific computer you will need its IP address. This can be found in the resource description on Booked Scheduler. Hover the mouse over any NINC-PC and you will see it. Check the image below for an example.
- In order to connect remotely in Windows you will need to be connected to the UBC VPN using a special VPN pool called “.medrschvpn”. This is appended to your CWL username when logging in to VPN using the Cisco Any Connect Secure Mobility Client. Two-factor authentication is also required and means appending “@app” to your CWL and special VPN pool designation. See image below.
- Contact Jeffrey LeDue (jledue@mail.ubc.ca) to make the request to MedIT to be added for remote access and the special VPN pool.
Example of sign-in to special “.medrschvpn” VPN pool
Example of finding the NINC-PC’s IP address.
Remote access in Linux:
- Remote access to the NINC-PCs in Linux is done using AnyMachine. You will need to install this application on the computer you intend to use to access NINC-PCs.
- Access procedures are the same as in Windows: to reach a specific computer you will need its IP address. This can be found in the resource description on Booked Scheduler. Hover the mouse over any NINC-PC resource and you will see it. See the image above for an example.
- In order to connect remotely you will need to be connected to the UBC VPN using a special VPN pool called “.medrschvpn”. This is appended to your CWL username when logging in to VPN using the Cisco Any Connect Secure Mobility Client. Two-factor authentication is also required and means appending “@app” to your CWL and special VPN pool designation. See image above.
- Contact Jeffrey LeDue (jledue@mail.ubc.ca) to make the request to MedIT to be added for remote access and the special VPN pool.
NINC TeamShare Access
Teamshare is secure data storage service available to NINC users. Please contact Jeffrey LeDue (jledue@mail.ubc.ca) if you would like to be added to the NINC teamshare.