Chemistry's Computer Exception Form is used to request a jack activated on CIT's AccessNet. If that won't meet researcher's needs, Chemistry's RedNet is available.

The main PDF form

See also

Networks choices: What are the differences?

 

Chemistry network,
by Chemistry IT

AccessNet,
by CIT
RedNet,
by Chemistry IT
Management of Cornell computer

ChemIT manages, with Admin rights

Additionally, Admin rights available to IT Rep and faculty member

Self-managed by user, compliant with Cornell policies

Self-managed by user, compliant with Cornell policies

Network services

Remote (ssh, RDP) TO system, via VPN (static IP)

No VPN required to clusters and other Chemistry resources provisioned by Chemistry IT.

No servers.

No self-managed systems.

No servers.

Remote (ssh, RDP) TO system, via VPN (non-static IP)

VPN required to clusters and other Chemistry resources provisioned by Chemistry IT.

No Chemistry IT-managed systems.

Likely can meet needs not fulfilled by the other two networks.

  • Remote (ssh, RDP) TO system (static IP, no VPN required)
  • Servers permitted.

VPN required to clusters and other Chemistry resources provisioned by Chemistry IT.

No Chemistry IT-managed systems.

Computer management choices: What are the differences?

 SummaryNotes
ChemIT-managed

ChemIT manages computer, with Admin rights

Additionally, Admin rights available to IT Rep and faculty member

Must be a system which ChemIT set up and can actively manage.

ChemIT provides full support towards isolating problem and working on long-term solutions.

Self-managed

Computer is self-managed by user, compliant with Cornell policies

ChemIT provides limited support

  • 15 minute limit, focused on consultation of options.
  • ChemIT can wipe and replace OS as a last resort, if desired.