How do I access UCSF pulse secure VPN?
UCSF Pulse Secure VPN can be accessed by (1) using the Pulse Secure VPN client on your computer or smartphone client or (2) using the VPN web portal. All methods require that you have a UCSF Active Directory account and Duo two-factor authentication.
Where is the UCSF Medical Education Center Library?
The Library is located on the first floor of the UCSF Medical Education Center (behind lobby reception desk) and is open to the public. Computers and printer are available to UCSF residents, faculty and staff. There are also a limited number of computers available for public use and for CMC patrons.
What are the library hours at UCSF Fresno?
The Library is available to UCSF Fresno faculty, residents, fellows, medical students and staff 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (card swipe by library entrance). Public hours are 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.
What is the UCSF wireless network?
The UCSF wireless network supports most wireless devices using 802.11a/b/g/n and is the recommend method of network access at most locations. Guest access is also provided for visitors and non-UCSF business communications.
Is UCSF Fresno part of the Fresno network?
The computers at UCSF Center and UC Center are part of the UCSF Fresno network which provides them full access to licensed resources available to UCSF. To provide access to users at affiliated hospitals or home requires log in with MyAccess account and using EZ-Proxy:
Remote Supercomputer Access at UCSF
Access to remote computer facilities, such as the NSF-sponsored supercomputer centers (including the San Diego Supercomputer Center) is available via UCSF's Internet connection. Specific procedures for requesting computer resources at SDSC are described below.
Overview
UCSF maintains a "Block Grant" of computer time at the San Diego Supercomputer Center to support instruction and research within the UCSF academic community. Professor Jonathan Showstack ( jon.showstack@ucsf.edu ), UCSF's Academic Information Technology Coordinator, is responsible for the administration of the block grant.
Literacy Accounts
Literacy accounts are offered each quarter to UCSF faculty, staff and graduate students. These accounts are available on a quarterly basis and can be allocated up to 100 hours of DataStar or TeraGrid time. Applications are accepted at any time. Accounts may be renewed with a new "Supercomputer Literacy Account" application each quarter.
Small Project Accounts
Small project accounts are offered each quarter to UCSF faculty, or graduate students and staff with UCSF faculty sponsorship. These accounts can be allocated up to 1,000 hours of DataStar or TeraGrid time per quarter. Applications are accepted at any time and undergo a review to determine the suitability of supercomputer usage.
Large Project Accounts
Large project accounts are offered each quarter to UCSF faculty or graduate students and staff with UCSF faculty sponsorship. These accounts can be allocated up to 10,000 hours of DataStar or TeraGrid time per quarter. Applications are accepted continnuously and undergo review regularily to determine the suitability of supercomputer usage.
For a new borrower account
Apply over the phone at (415) 476-2336. Be ready to provide your ID barcode number
Courtesy accounts are available to
University of California faculty, students, and staff … including retired employees and emeriti
Fee-based accounts are available to Library Associates
U.S. residents 18 years or older with a valid California ID: $100.00/year
How to access
Active Directory user account and DUO are required to sign on to Pulse Secure VPN.
Overview
UCSF Pulse Secure VPN can be accessed by (1) using the Pulse Secure VPN client on your computer or smartphone client or (2) using the VPN web portal. All methods require that you have a UCSF Active Directory account and Duo two-factor authentication. See VPN Web Portal for more details.
Connect on mobile devices
Download Pulse Secure from Google Play or the App Store to connect using Apple iPads, Apple iPhones or Android devices. See VPN Web Portal for more details.
