All of the ISS public Unix systems are closely integrated with each other and with the main ISS infrastructure. When you login to any ISS Unix system it asks another part of the Unix service to verify who you are and where your files are kept (your home directory).
This means that you can login to any ISS Unix system and always use your own files, e-mail, etc. Although the different systems provide independent computing power, they share the same support services.
Before you can use any Unix service you need to apply for a ISS Unix account. Staff and students who have not been pre-registered for ISS services need to obtain this, free of charge, from the IT Service Desk on the ground floor of Claremont Tower. You will need your University smartcard.
Once registered you will login with your standard University username (e.g. n124567) and password.
Your Unix home directory will be given an initial usage quota of 1GB, if you require more please contact the ISS reception for more information.
Changes to your password have to take place via the Windows service. If you wish to change your password, please see changing your Windows password for instructions.
Return to Unix support home page.