Frequently Asked Questions about computing at NCAR
Top 10 (and more)
Fortran
- My Fortran program doesn't seem to be initializing data from your BLOCK DATA routine.
- My Fortran program gets the dreaded "segmentation fault" right at the beginning.
- I am getting huge core files that exceed my disk space quota.
Mass Storage System
- I lost an MSS file(s). What is the purge policy?
- I got a purge notice in e-mail saying some of my MSS files are going to be deleted. How can I save these files?
- What is the maximum file size for an MSS file?
- How can I read and write files to the MSS?
- How do I list my MSS files?
- My project ends soon. Where can I call or file a work request to make arrangements for my MSS files?
Networking
- How do I request CISL Networking Group support?
- How do I report a network outage or trouble?
- Why am I having trouble using FTP when I am logged on to an NCAR supercomputer?
- Where can I learn about VPN at CISL?
- How do I request a dialup RAS account, determine the dial-up numbers, etc?
- How do I change my e-mail address?
- How can I scp files to/from bluefire?
- How can I scp files to/from bluevista?
Other
- I get a "Permission Denied" message when I try to use my Cryptocard to log in to the supers.
- Where can I get charging information? How are GAUs paid for? What algorithm is used?
- How can I get GAUs information?
- Where can I get CISL documentation?
- Which math libraries are available?
- Where can I get help on meteorological datasets?
Last updated: 07/25/2008
Maintained by: csg@ucar.edu
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