This document is designed to help you get started on the Biochemistry Network. It covers the most frequently asked questions and shows you where to find additional help. If you have a networking/computer question, please consult this document first and the additional information suggested before calling on the support team. If you can't find the answers to a problem, or it is taking too much time to solve, talk to either Jeremy Mann (Room 420-D #3, 567-2672) or Borries Demeler (Room 420-D #2, 567-6592).

Computing Policies:

These documents contain information regarding policies for safe computing. All users must read and follow the policies.

• Biochemistry Computing Policies

Departmental Servers:
The department has several server-type computers available for use by faculty, staff and students in order to cover various computing needs:

• Account Application Forms

PLEASE NOTE: Users of biochemistry/bioinformatics servers need to adhere to the System Usage Policy.

• Biochemistry E-mail and WWW server (secure)
• Biochemistry WWW and ftp server (not secured)
• Bioinformatics Application Server (secure)
• Beowulf Supercomputing Linux Cluster (secure)
• Modem Bank and Dialup Connections (for remote dial-up service, secure)
• Fax Server Instructions how to use the Biochemistry Fax server

Unix Reference Section:

• Linux/Unix Manual
• Unix vi Editor Manual
• ssh/scp telnet/ftp replacements
• Tutorial for setting up your own webpage
• Tutorial for setting up spam and virus filtering on Biochemistry E-mail accounts
• Webmail Help Documentation
• PDF File Creation short tutorial

www contact: Borries Demeler