Overview:

At the Wei lab, SBGrid provides a comprehensive system administration support for all Linux computers, remotely and on site. The lab has three linux workstations setup for Stereo 3D and one GPU capable linux workstation. NFS and NIS authentication is served from one of the workstation.

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.

Accounts

User Accounts: To create or delete your account, please contact SBGrid help. To change your password please use the yppasswd command on one of the workstations.

Computers

Setup on Linux Computers: The Linux computers share authentication and data directories and can be only accessed locally from within the lab. Home directories are located at /nfs/home/<username> (example: /nfs/home/wei).

A comprehensive collections of SBGrid applications is located at /programs.

Storage and Backup:

The NFS server is also backing up to a local external hard drive.

General IT Support:

Support for office computing is provided by local Genzyme IT.