Overview

At Harrison and Chen labs at CLS, SBGrid provides a comprehensive system administration support for all Linux systems. All computers are located on an integrated network segment that integrates structural biology computers at HMS, BCH and DFCI. To reach this network from an external location please ssh to crystal.harvard.edu, and access your local resources from there.

Get Help

Email the SBGrid at help@sbgrid.org and please include the name of your Lab. For support with software installation please email bugs@sbgrid.org.

New members should contact help@sbgrid.org to complete their initial setup.

Computers

Linux computers are located in the graphics room on the third floor of CLSB. All linux machines at CLSB are configured for Stereo 3D output. The labs also have access to two GPU workstations located at the Harrison Graphics room.

E-mail Access

Lab members have access to a Crystal email through Google Apps. If one is not already setup for you, please contact help@sbgrid.org to request one and CC your PI in the request.

Data Backups

Full and incremental backups of SBGrid file servers are conducted. This includes your home and data directories. In general, backups are kept for three months. If you need a file restored, please send an email to help@sbgrid.org.

Printing

A Xerox Phaser 6700DN is located in the hallway outside CLS 03098. If you need your workstation configured for printing, please send an email to help@sbgrid.org.

Networking and General IT Support

Contact Children’s help desk at (617) 919 4357 or at help.desk@childrens.harvard.edu.