Kategorie: ‘Support, Services & Updates’
RWTH becomes part of the National High Performance Computing Network
So what? NHR – what is that anyway?
NHR – that stands for “National High Performance Computing” and is a project of the Joint Science Conference (Gemeinsamen Wissenschaftskonferenz (GWK)). With the help of this project, researchers throughout Germany are to be guaranteed access to the computing capacity they need for their research. “High-performance computing” describes computer-based computing that requires high computing power or storage capacity. This is becoming increasingly important in research and teaching. Nowadays, the use of and access to high-performance computers is indispensable for many research fields.
For this reason, the state and federal governments have agreed in the Gemeinsamen Wissenschaftskonferenz (GWK) to jointly promote not only research buildings and large-scale facilities but also high-performance computing at universities. This is meant to strengthen the international competitiveness of Germany as a research location in the fields of simulation and big data, among others. The aim is to create a nationally coordinated network of high-performance computing centers. This network offers all German universities appropriate resources and services for national high-performance computing.
![RWTH becomes part of the National High Performance Computing Network](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/11/RWTH_NHR4CES_Netzwerk-1024x683.jpg)
RWTH becomes part of the National High Performance Computing Network
Source: NHR4CES
Do not hesitate, just ask the IT-ServiceDesk!
How do I use Microsoft Teams at RWTH Aachen University? How do I connect to the VPN? How do I set up an e-mail address? How do I apply for a DFN certificate? Who do I contact if I have questions?
Phishing – More Than Just a Sports Activity
In order to understand phishing and the context of the problem in more detail, it is worth making an excursion into social engineering. Social engineering refers to the consideration of social needs (of people).
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Welcome to the RWTH, dear students!
We would like to welcome all students at RWTH Aachen University for the winter semester 2020/2021. Since teaching will be offered online until further notice, it is our special concern as IT Center to support you in your start into the new semester.
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(Deutsch) RWTHjupyter – Ein JupyterHub Cluster für die RWTH Aachen University
User Satisfaction Survey 2020 – Your Opinion is Wanted!
The IT Center’s annual user satisfaction survey was launched this week, as we would like to hear from you again this year how you rate our services and support.
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„Every Year Again“… comes the RWTHmoodle user survey
„Year After Year” is the beginning of one of the most famous German Christmas carols of today. The RWTHmoodle team also calls it “Every Year Again”. But we don’t have the Baby-Christ coming down on earth like in the carol, we furthermore give the users of RWTHmoodle the opportunity to evaluate the system and the services associated with it.
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Reopening of the IT-ServiceDesk – Personal Support
Only with an appointment and in compliance with the hygiene measures!
From Tuesday, 20.10.2020, it will again be possible to take advantage of the personal support of the IT-ServiceDesk. The prerequisite for this is an appointment and, of course, compliance with the hygiene measures for protection and containment of the corona virus. All information about the special circumstances, the booking of appointments and the updated range of services can be found in this blog post.
![From Tuesday, 20.10.2020, we will again be on site for you in personal support.](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/10/james-lee-c0HH4m75jYA-unsplash-1-1024x768.jpg)
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The Printing Service at the IT Center – Back in Business
On 12.10.2020 the time has come: The IT Center Printing Service opens again for personal contact!
Although the opening is subject to the appropriate conditions and hygiene measures for your and our protection to prevent the spread of the Corona pandemic, posters, billboards and the like can finally be collected in person again from next Monday at the IT Center, Seffenter Weg 23.
It is important that you book an appropriate date for pickup. How to do that and what else you need to know is explained in this blog post.
![On Monday, to be exact, the Printing Service will be reopened for poster and billboard pick-ups.](https://blog.rwth-aachen.de/itc/files/2020/10/coming-soon-hour-glass-4721933_1280-1-1024x682.png)
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