Set Up Your Home Computer
- On Windows, hit the start/windows button, search for "remote desktop connection", andopen it.
- Configure Remote Desktop Connection to connect to BYU’s Remote Desktop (RD) Gateway:
- Enter your computer's name in the computer name field with the suffix .et.byu.edu, then click Connect:
- Enter your RD Gateway Server Credentials: byu\ [netID] [netID password]
Full Answer
How do I contact BYU online support?
BYU Online 451 HCEB 770 E University Pkwy Provo UT 84602 byuonline@byu.edu Technical Support Canvas: 801-422-4000 Connect with Us
Where is the BYU travel directions program office located?
Provo UT 84602 Travel Directions Program Office BYU Online 451 HCEB 770 E University Pkwy Provo UT 84602 byuonline@byu.edu Technical Support Canvas: 801-422-4000
What kind of software does BYU have on its computers?
Some of the software we have, such as VMWare and the JetBrains software suite, is proprietary software that we can only legally install on BYU-owned computers. However, this machine image does include a number of useful development tools, such as Android Studio, GCC, Java, Python, Eclipse, and Atom.
How can I remotely use department resources?
The CS department is providing a few different ways to remotely use department resources. The CS department recommends students use the Linux VM if possible. This virtual machine image is configured with all the necessary software that is used on the open lab machines.
Linux Virtual Machine
The CS department recommends students use the Linux VM if possible. This virtual machine image is configured with all the necessary software that is used on the open lab machines. Some of the software we have, such as VMWare and the JetBrains software suite, is proprietary software that we can only legally install on BYU-owned computers.
SSH into Schizo
If you are unfamiliar with SSH then please follow this link for more information.
OpenVPN
The CS Department VPN is ONLY for Computer Science students or students working for professors in the CS Department. If you are not a CS student, please contact your own department or BYU OIT for general VPN access.
Pass-off scripts
Please take note of the following information regarding pass-off scripts.
Many of our users need to access applications and information from somewhere off campus. Here are some of the technologies we provide for that purpose
FHSS has two high-performance computing servers, which can be used for computationally intense analysis. Please contact us at fhss-sysadmin (at) byu.edu or 2-6185 for access to this resource.
FHSS Compute Servers
FHSS has two high-performance computing servers, which can be used for computationally intense analysis. Please contact us at fhss-sysadmin (at) byu.edu or 2-6185 for access to this resource.
What is the number to call for BYU IT support?
Live Chat with BYU IT Support or call/text 801‑422‑4000 .
What is BYU cloud app?
BYU Cloud Apps provides flexibility to students so they can complete their assignments in spite of hardware variability. Watch this video to learn more.
Logging In
Navigate to https://viz.rc.byu.edu:3443 in your browser; you should be greeted with a login prompt:
Launching a Session
To start a desktop session, click Launch Session, at which point you'll need to choose your desktop environment (from XFCE, MATE, or Cinnamon; xterm is just a terminal and basic window manager):
Using the Desktop Environment
You should now have a desktop interface to the supercomputer (Cinnamon is pictured):
