Introduction
This summarizes computing resources within the Math Faculty.
Getting help
- MFCF Help Centre - ext. 46323 mfcfhelp@uwaterloo.ca
- Request Tracker MFCF queue
Consultation and desktop support
Call MFCF Help before buying equipment. We will consult with you to find equipment that suits your computing needs. MFCF will also support the full purchase, setup, and delivery process.
Printing
Printers can be added to your personal workstation.
Networking
Getting a wired connection
Submit a request in the MFCF RT queue with the following information:
- operating system
- room
- expiry date
- MAC hardware address https://uwaterloo.ca/math-faculty-computing-facility/services/wired-connections/how-find-mac-hardware-address
- sponsor/supervisor
Storage
- personal shares - back-up and storage for personal files on the central file server
- department shares - share files within the faculty
Information specifically for faculty and grad students
Computing Environments
- New faculty computer request form - consultation of purchasing computing hardware
Linux
- Research Linux computer service
- Specialty servers include cluster computing and GPU computing
- Software
Windows
- Windows Remote Desktop Services servers
- Software installed on or available for Windows computers
