SEASnet provides comprehensive support for courses within the Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. Instructors and Teaching Assistants (TAs) can expect assistance with the use of SEASnet lab facilities and other instructional services. Due to the extensive range of services we offer, it is essential for academic departments and their instructors to be aware of the policies regarding the use of these resources.
Instructor/TA Accounts
Instructors and TAs can request accounts for class-related work on both the Windows and Linux instructional machines (ugrad.seas.ucla.edu) by filling out the Class Resource Activation form.
Notes:
- Please back up any content you wish to save before the end of the quarter, as accounts may be reassigned to new instructors/TAs.
- Only official instructors and TAs can be given a TA account, no exception. You can verify who is official at Schedule of Classes.
Student Accounts
Students are provided with personal SEASnet accounts to access HSSEAS instructional computing resources. Engineering students can apply online, and account requests typically take one business day to process.
SEASnet Labs
SEASnet maintains five computer labs, two of which are designated for instruction. Lab locations and hours are posted, along with any modifications, on the SEASnet Current Lab Postings page. For additional information on the instructional media labs setup and reservation requests, please visit the SEASnet Instructional Media Labs page.
The school’s instructional infrastructure includes multiple Linux application and home directory servers, as well as Windows Active Directory and application servers. Students can log in to any of the Linux servers (available 24/7), the SEASnet labs (see posted hours), or the Windows remote servers (available 24/7). The Windows environment is consistent across machines, ensuring that students have a personalized setup regardless of which Windows machine they use. Files may only be saved to their home directory.
Software purchased by SEASnet and used by multiple departments is typically updated during the winter intersession or summer. For upgrade information on specific software, please contact help@seas.ucla.edu.
Restricted Software Requests
Restricted licensed software listed in the Applications on Windows Lab PCs can be requested by completing the Class Resource Activation form.
Software Installation Requests
Due to SEASnet’s user-centric environment, instructors should not assume that software functioning on their local desktop will install and run seamlessly in the SEASnet labs. The installation process in our labs is significantly different and may require considerable effort. Therefore, SEASnet has established the following requirements and recommendations for software installation requests:
Requirements:
- Instructors should consult with SEASnet prior to purchasing software intended for testing in the labs.
- Lab and server software upgrades occur each summer. SEASnet cannot upgrade software once the quarter has commenced.
- Software must be licensed and technically compatible for installation in all labs.
- Instructors must provide a statement to SEASnet affirming responsibility for licensing adherence, including for open-source software.
- Instructors should specify the intended destination for installation (e.g., SEASnet lab computers and/or SEASnet terminal/remote servers).
- Instructors must supply SEASnet with the installation files and instructions or the precise names, instructions, and locations of these files.
- Only SEASnet staff will have access to install software.
Although we will do our best to accommodate those who do not meet requirements 1 and 2, no exceptions will be made regarding requirements 3 through 7.
Recommendation:
Instructors and TAs should thoroughly test all assignments to be performed in the SEASnet labs prior to assigning them to students.
SEASnet Remote Server
The SEASnet terminal server allows access to Windows lab resources from any Windows or Mac OS X computer with a high-speed internet connection. Users need only to install the terminal server client application. Detailed information can be found on the SEASnet RemoteApps and Remote Desktop page.
Note that no general software installation requests are accepted for the remote server.