How To's
 
 

How To's

This section contains information on commonly asked questions and ranges from "How to use software" to "How to log into remote systems".


Molecular Modelling  
  Setup Gaussian jobs and submit them to a remote (computer) cluster Please visit the Gaussian Manual website for more information regarding Gaussian and Gaussian 'Key Words'.
  Connecting to and using the cluster (connecting to a remote UNIX-like computer) How to log onto the NDSU clusters along with information on submitting and managing jobs. This page is also useful to those needing basic instructions on how to connect to a UNIX or UNIX-like system.
  Accessing and using the Cambridge Structural Database (Remotely)
Coming Soon 
  Apply for a NDSU Cluster account today!
(current Faculty, Staff, Postdocs, and Students only)
Visit the CHPC website here.
       
       
       
Molecular Imagery    
  How to create images in VMD  Using VMD 1.8.2  More examples (tutorials section) can be found at this VMD site
  How to create images in Chimera  Using Chimera 1.1951  More examples can be found at this Chimera site
  Constructing a GeoWall System
Coming Soon
       
WorkStation Setup (Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X Boxes)
  Configuring and Running X11 Applications on Mac OS X One of the best feature of Mac OS X is the ability to display X-Windows without the installation of third-party software (especially for those that log into remote UNIX and UNIX-like systems. This 'How To' posted on the Apple Developer Connection provides step-by-step instructions on the installation, configuration, and how to execute the X11 environment in Mac OS X. A local copy is provided here in PDF form for local access only.
  Things to do when you set up a Windows XP computer This SANS Institute paper is an excellent overview of what to do when setting up a Windows XP computer. "What normally happens within twenty minutes? That's how long your average unprotected PC running Windows XP, fresh out of the box, will last once it's connected to the Internet." (Scott Granneman, Aug 19 2004, SecurityFocus). A local copy is provided here for local access only.
  Setting up SFU 3.5 for better UNIX-like operation Discussing how to install, manage packages (install and remove applications), and some general use information.
  Building a Linux WorkStation for basic computational needs
Coming Soon
Compilation of tasks performed to get Intel compilers and math kernel libraries (MKL) installed along with other software packages.
  How to "Dual-Boot" Linux and Windows
Coming Soon
       
       
Basic Computing Questions
  Adding a printer in NT/2000/XP Microsoft Knowledge Base 300610 Instructions are for Windows 2000, but can be derived for NT and XP
  Installing LPD on NT/2000/XP Microsoft Knowledge Base 324078 For those of you from a UNIX world
  Why can't I FTP or use IM? Re-enabling FTP and IM after installing McAfee 8.0i
       
       
General Information
  Care and handling of writeable CDs and DVDs by Fred R. Byers Information Technology Laboratory at NIST (local copy here) local copy is for local access only