Frequently Asked Questions about computing at NCAR

Top 10 (and more)

Fortran

  1. My Fortran program doesn't seem to be initializing data from your BLOCK DATA routine.
  2. My Fortran program gets the dreaded "segmentation fault" right at the beginning.
  3. I am getting huge core files that exceed my disk space quota.

Mass Storage System

  1. I lost an MSS file(s). What is the purge policy?
  2. 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?
  3. What is the maximum file size for an MSS file?
  4. How can I read and write files to the MSS?
  5. How do I list my MSS files?
  6. My project ends soon. Where can I call or file a work request to make arrangements for my MSS files?

Networking

  1. How do I request CISL Networking Group support?
  2. How do I report a network outage or trouble?
  3. Why am I having trouble using FTP when I am logged on to an NCAR supercomputer?
  4. Where can I learn about VPN at CISL?
  5. How do I request a dialup RAS account, determine the dial-up numbers, etc?
  6. How do I change my e-mail address?
  7. How can I scp files to/from bluefire?
  8. How can I scp files to/from bluevista?

Other

  1. I get a "Permission Denied" message when I try to use my Cryptocard to log in to the supers.
  2. Where can I get charging information? How are GAUs paid for? What algorithm is used?
  3. How can I get GAUs information?
  4. Where can I get CISL documentation?
  5. Which math libraries are available?
  6. Where can I get help on meteorological datasets?

Last updated: 07/25/2008


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