Announcements

• General
• Critical
• System Maintenance

User Services

• Computer Accounts
• Network Access
• Mail
• Web Hosting
• Databases
• Version Control
• Data Backups

Resources

• Desktop Computing
• Computer Labs
• Compute Servers
• Printing
• Scanners, Copiers, Burning and Sending Faxes
• Classroom Facilities
• Frequently Asked Questions

Platforms

• Linux
• Solaris
• Windows
• Macs

Software

• Overview
• Linux
• Solaris
• Windows
• Manual Pages

CIMS provides support to various Windows machines throughout the building. However, due to the high-maintenance nature of the Operating System, the systems group provides Windows support only for faculty and administrative staff, as well as the lab machines, which are available for anyone to use. The following links provide information for a variety of Windows concerns, including general maintenance, printing, mail, and remote access to your CIMS account and files.

Always login using the CIMSSAM domain option.

General Info

• Windows in public labs at CIMS
• Windows virtual lab (Windows on Linux)
  Changing your Windows password.
  Your Windows profile
  Setting the PATH variable
  Information on security patches and viruses
  Working with files in both Unix and Windows (Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Postscript, etc.)

Network Related Issues

• Mounting your CIMS home directory locally
  Mounting your CIMS home directory remotely via SSH-Tunneling
  Requesting network access for your laptop or PC
  Secure access to the CIMS servers from Windows
  Mapping a network drive in Windows

Software

• Setting up an xterm emulation session with Hummingbird's Exceed or PC-XWare.
  Access to Microsoft software through the MSDNAA program.
  Software available on CIMS Windows PCs.

References and Resources:

• ITS Software
  CIMS Calendar Program

Questions? Send email to helpdesk@cims.nyu.edu