Computing Resources

A&A Computing Resources

• A&A Student Computing Lab

  • Information on lab facilities and use policies.

• A&A High-Performance Computing (HPC)

  • Description of available HPC resources and how to use them.

• A&A Remote 3D CAD Sessions

  • Description of available remote CAD sessions and how to use them.

• A&A Account Setup

  • Information on setting your account password, file storage, department email aliases, and remote Microsoft Windows sessions.

• A&A Windows Remote Desktop

  • How to connect to a Windows desktop remotely.

UW Computing Resources

• Wireless network

  • Wireless access throughout the A&A department is provided by UW Information Technology (UW-IT). The network should be automatically detected under the name "University of Washington".

• UW Computer and Network Use Policy

  • As a unit of the university, the A&A department adheres to campus-wide policies for use of computing and network services. You are responsible for observing university regulations.

• UW-IT Tools for Students

• Email at the UW

• Catalyst

  • Web tools for creating pages, collaboration spaces, online surveys, file storage, portfolios.

• Securing Your Computer

  • UW-IT Connect Security Tools give you quick access to a basic set of software tools for fighting viruses, doing secure file transfer and terminal sessions, and other common tasks.