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Frequently Asked Questions
  1. How do I get an account for CCP?
  2. How do I store my files on the server?
  3. How do I login into a shell on CCP?
  4. How do I connect to the CCP file-server?
  5. What can I do if I want to print?
  6. I forgot my CCP password. Can you give me a new one?
  7. Can I share data via the Web?
  8. What do I do if I think security has been violated?
  9. How do I change my password on a CCP?
  10. How do I use the specialized equipment at CCP?
  11. What are the operation hours of CCP?

Also see Social Science Computing Services FAQ for more Divisional Questions.

  1. How do I get an account for CCP?
    To utilize CCP's facilities you will need an account on the CCP File-server. This account allows you to log on to the workstations in the facility as well as access the file-server for storing your data.

  2. How do I store my files on the server?
    Steps in establishing utilize file services on the CCP server in order to store and retrieve files on those systems. It is assumed you have already have an account on one of those systems username and password, if you do not go to the accounts FAQ. Read detailed instructions.

  3. How do I login into a shell on CCP?
    Instructions and lists of programs to gain shell access to CCP. Read detailed instructions.

  4. How do I connect to the CCP file-server?
    Steps in connect to the CCP file server are available in the filesharing FAQ.

  5. What can I do if I want to print?
    There no support for printing in the CCP facility for students.

  6. I forgot my password. Can you give me a new one?
    Password information is not synced between SSCS and NSIT beyond account creation. If you decide to change your password on an SSCS server it will not effect your CNet password, and vice versa. If you forgot your password simply connect to https://iota.uchicago.edu/, enter your CNet ID and password. You will be notified when your password is reset (usually within one business day).
    If you need a password to one of the NSIT services please take a look at the SSCS FAQ.

  7. Can I share data via the Web?
    CCP has an experimental web server running. It is not intended to be a high availabilty service of CCP. It is intended as a place to tryout and develop web materials. The University provides for personal web pubishing and in most cases this is sufficient for most people's needs. If your needs are not met met by this service please contact CCP-help@listhost.uchicago.edu.

  8. How do I change my password on a CCP?
    Password information is not synced between SSCS and NSIT beyond account creation. If you decide to change your password on an SSCS server it will not effect your CNet password, and vice versa. If you want to change your password simply connect to https://iota.uchicago.edu/, enter your CNet ID and SSCS password. Then click on "Change Passowrd". Enter your new desired password twice then your old password.

  9. How do I use the specialized equipment at CCP?
    Since there are many different software packages and equiment in the facilities please refer to the detailed list of facilities we've published or contact CCP-help@listhost.uchicago.edu.

  10. What are the operation hours of CCP?
    The facilitiy is accessible 24 hours a day. Keys are available from the department secretary's office.


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