On this page, you will find concise guides to help use and troubleshoot technical problems that may occur when using the labs, virtualization services, or other technologies relating to the School of Computer Science. If you can’t solve your problems after following these steps, you can reach out for in-person support.
Software & Storage
Getting Software
Remote Access and Connections Software Guides
File Storage & Sharing Solutions
Linux & Virtualization (OpenStack, VirtualBox)
General Linux and Virtualization
Openstack
Virtual Machines
GPU Computing
Software & Storage
Getting Software
Remote Access and Connections Software Guides
- VScode Remote Code and Terminal Connection (SSH)
- TurboVNC Remote Desktop Connection (SSH)
- PuttyRemote Terminal Connection (SSH)
- x2go Remote Desktop Connection (SSH) – DEPRECATED
- Carleton VPN Connection Tools
File Storage & Sharing Solutions
Linux and Virtualization (OpenStack, VirtualBox)
General Linux and Virtualization Topics
- Connecting to Linux Servers using Paswordless SSH with Key Pairs
- Using Passwordless SSH to Support Multi-node Compute Tools
- Extend the disk space (LVM) on an SCS OpenStack image or VirtualBox VM
- Enable OpenSSH on Windows 10
Openstack Topics
- OpenStack Step-by-Step Guide
- Connecting to an Instance Using the Openstack Console
- SSH Connection with x2go Remote Desktop Client
- SSH Connection with putty SSH Terminal Client
- Using a Custom Image on the SCS Openstack
Virtual Machine Topics
Topics related to setting up and using virtual machines on your own device, using a hypervisor such as VirtualBox:
- Virtual Machine Step-by-Step Guide
- Installing VirtualBox and Running Your First Virtual Machine (Video Guide)
- Installing VirtualBox Guide
- Prepare a VirtualBox Support Request
- Fixing VirtualBox Crashing on macOS Catalina
- Setting Up a Shared Folder on VirtualBox (Video Guide Available)
- Setting Up a Host-Only Adapter on VirtualBox
- VirtualBox 3D Acceleration Issue
- VirtualBox Graphics Controller (VMSVGA) Settings
- VirtualBox Virtualization Error (Intel VT-d/VT-x or AMD-V)