CAS Computing Labs

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Reserving the Labs:

Scheduling CAS Lab 327 for classes is done through the University Registrar.  Each college has their own contact with the Registrar, as Peter Law is for CAS.  Registration conflicts should be handled through the Registrar's Office.

Scheduling CAS Lab 330 for classes is done here.

If you intend to reserve the lab for a class this upcoming semester, or if you have already it reserved, please contact our office. The sooner we know about your technical requirements for the upcoming semester, the sooner we can address them.

Software Installation Policy:

The lab computers are configured to provide a specific suite of application software that meets the needs of most students. The lab is not equipped to support all commercially available software.

1. We will not install software without proper licensing.
2. We will not install software which requires the users to have administrative privileges.
3. We require at least 20 business days before each semester or 10 business days during a semester to properly test, install, and configure lab software.
4. If a non-standard software package is requested we may require explicit installation instructions. We do not provide full support for all software packages installed in CAS 330 or CAS 327.

Card Access: 

Card access for CAS Lab 327 is available to students registered for courses in 327. Access is granted for all 7 days of the week, from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Card Access for students will be granted based on the class list generated by our office on August 28, 2006.  Students who add the course past that day must email their professor with their First Name, Last Name, UID number, and the number of times their ID has been replaced.  The professor should verify that student is in their class and forward the email to cashelp@bu.edu. Card access is added within two business days.  Professors should also email cashelp@bu.edu with the same information for their TAs and/or TFs.

Card access for CAS Lab 330 is available to all CAS students. Submit a request here. Access is granted for all 7 days of the week, from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Printing:

Lab 327 and Lab 330 each has a black and white laser printer.

During class hours instructors teaching a class can request a print card from the CAS 331 front desk. Students can print for free during classes.

Outside of class hours students may print for $.10 a page. Printing cards may be purchased from the main office, room 331 only during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9-5. The printing card vending machine only accepts bills, not change. You must spend a minimum of $1.00

We do not provide color printing.

Linking your account:

In order to log onto the machines in 327, students will first need to link their accounts to Active Directory using the following link:

http://www.bu.edu/computing/accounts/ad/cas

Logging on:

Lab usage in 327 is restricted to students registered for classes in Lab 327 during the current semester.

Lab 330 is a general access lab, and is open from 9 am to 5 pm.

Card access for CAS Lab 330 is available to all CAS students. Submit a request here. Access is granted for all 7 days of the week, from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Windows:
Students should log on with their Kerberos Username, Password, and log on to the "AD" domain

Student accounts must be linked before logging on to AD

Linux:
Students should log on using their Kerberos Username and Password

Server Access:

Students registered for courses in Lab 327 have access to a fileserver which they can store class material and access it from any computer within the lab.

Windows:

The share point for Windows machines: \\casfsb\Classes_327\xxxxx

Xxxxx would be your class number i.e. AR505 or GG302

Students, Professors, and TAs will each have their own individual folders to save data.

Folders for students will be created automatically based on the class list generated by our office on August 28, 2006.  Students who add the course past that day must email cashelp@bu.edu with the course they are registered for.

There will be a "Professor Share" folder which the professor or TAs can write to, but students may only read from.

There will be a "Class Share" folder that anyone in the class will be able to write to and read from.

There will be a "Drop Box" folder which students will be able to write to, but will not be able to modify.

Professors and TAs will have access to all files and folders for the class (including student folders)

Students will not be able to look within other students' folders, the professors/TAs folder, or the drop box folder. They will be able to see the Professor Share and modify the Class Share.

Linux:
Information coming soon...