From 960c72d2a461baf787b9bd3bffe8d1c00e1524f4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ahughesuol Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 10:58:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Added some misc articles. --- Writerside/hi.tree | 14 ++++++ Writerside/redirection-rules.xml | 5 ++ Writerside/topics/INB0104.md | 6 +++ Writerside/topics/INB0108.md | 3 ++ Writerside/topics/INB1101.md | 46 +++++++++++++++++ Writerside/topics/INB1102.md | 74 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Writerside/topics/INB1301.md | 44 +++++++++++++++++ Writerside/topics/INB1304.md | 20 ++++++++ Writerside/topics/INB1305.md | 22 +++++++++ Writerside/topics/INB2102.md | 40 +++++++++++++++ Writerside/topics/INB2305.md | 30 +++++++++++ Writerside/topics/INB3102.md | 3 ++ Writerside/topics/INB3123.md | 5 ++ Writerside/topics/INB3235.md | 9 ++++ Writerside/topics/Rooms-We-Manage.md | 23 +++++++++ 15 files changed, 344 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB0104.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB0108.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB1101.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB1102.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB1301.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB1304.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB1305.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB2102.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB2305.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB3102.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB3123.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/INB3235.md create mode 100644 Writerside/topics/Rooms-We-Manage.md diff --git a/Writerside/hi.tree b/Writerside/hi.tree index 557765c..aade9a4 100644 --- a/Writerside/hi.tree +++ b/Writerside/hi.tree @@ -38,6 +38,20 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/Writerside/redirection-rules.xml b/Writerside/redirection-rules.xml index 958f7c3..88a39a3 100644 --- a/Writerside/redirection-rules.xml +++ b/Writerside/redirection-rules.xml @@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ Created after removal of "Staff Rotas" from SoCSTech Docs Staff-Rotas.html + Created after removal of "Installing Linux" from SoCSTech Docs Installing-Linux.html @@ -39,4 +40,8 @@ Created after removal of "Windows Setup" from SoCSTech Docs Windows-Setup.html + + Created after removal of "INB0108" from SoCSTech Docs + INB0108.html + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB0104.md b/Writerside/topics/INB0104.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3dd21ef --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB0104.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# INB0104 - Robotics Lab + +INB0104 is the Robotics Lab. This is a large space used by Robotics postgraduate students for research. + +This room requires standard support for the PCs and the occasional robotics issue. Apart from that, this room generally +doesn't need much attention from us. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB0108.md b/Writerside/topics/INB0108.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..30d7280 --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB0108.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +# INB0108 - Image Engineering Workshop + +INB0108 is the Image Engineering Workshop. Currently, this room is unused and is mainly used as storage for random items. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB1101.md b/Writerside/topics/INB1101.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bc01284 --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB1101.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +# INB1101 - Lab 1C + +Lab 1C is the third largest computing lab on the first floor. It is used most often for robotics teaching, as this is +where most robotics teaching equipment is stored. + +## General Lab Information + +### Capacity +1C has a capacity of 28 lab PCs. + +### Imaging +This lab is imaged using our master machines and CloneZilla, as detailed in the Lab Imaging section. + +### AV +The AV in 1C needs to be checked before 9am every day. + +There is no Extron AV controller in this room, just an HDMI port in the wall and a remote controller for the projector. + +Academics frequently unplug the HDMI cable from the lectern PC to use with their laptops and don't plug it back into the +pc, so make sure it is plugged into the PC when doing AV checks. + +More details on how to check the lab AV can be found in the Lab AV section. + +### PC Checks +Ensure that all PCs turn on and boot before 9am every day. + +For some reason, students unplug the HDMI from the PC to use the monitor with their laptops in 1C way more than in other +labs. They often don't put it back into the PC, or plug it into the motherboard instead of the GPU. When doing morning +checks, if there is no display when turning on the PC this is very likely the issue. + +## Unique Features + +### Robotics Storage +A number of different robots are stored in 1C, including the LIMO robots currently used for teaching. There are stored +in the tambours, the keys for which have a red tag on them and are kept in the lock box in INB1201. + +The day before the workshop for a module that uses the LIMOs, they should all be checked and charged, but not left +overnight. + +### Jammy Network +We have a netgear router set up in 1C with the SSID JammyNetwork. The password is on 1Password. + +This WiFi network is used to connect robots to the network, and also to connect the Raspberry Pis controlling the +digital signage outside on the info wall. + +We aren't supposed to do this, so don't tell anyone from DT! (Not that they would probably care.) diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB1102.md b/Writerside/topics/INB1102.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b8139f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB1102.md @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ +# INB1102 - Lab 1A + +INB1102, most frequently referred to as Lab 1A, is our main computing lab. Teaching for many different Computer Science +and Games Computing modules takes place here. + +## General Information + +### Capacity +1A has a capacity of 78 lab PCs, 4 iMacs, 11 BYOD monitors and 1 usable desk with no PC. + +### Imaging +This lab is imaged using our master machines and CloneZilla, as detailed in the Lab Imaging section. + +### AV +The AV in 1A needs to be checked before 9am every day. + +There is an Extron controller that turns on/off both projectors in 1A. (The right side projector currently doesn't turn +on from the controller, only from a remote control.) + +There are two inputs, PC and Laptop. PC displays the Lectern PC, and Laptop connects to the HDMI port in the lectern +itself. + +Sometimes the laptop input refuses to display anything, in which case the AV unit needs to be turned off and on again. +(We're not supposed to do this ourselves, so details won't be included in this document, but a senior technician will +show you how to do this.) + +More details on how to check the lab AV can be found in the Lab AV document. + +#### Combined Mode + +* **This can only be done by a technician or DT, so if you catch academics doing this tell them they need to contact us to +switch the AV into/out of combined mode.** + +* It is possible to combine the projectors in 1A and 1B to display the same input. This is useful when the wall between +the labs is open. + +* Open the AV cabinet in the 1A lectern and you will see two AV switches with glowing numbers. The top switch is 1A, and +the bottom switch is 1B. + +* On the top switch, **number 3** is the input for the 1A lectern PC, and **number 7** is the laptop input. + +* On the bottom switch, **number 7** is the local input in 1B, and **number 3** simply copies whatever is being displayed in 1A, +whether that be a laptop or the lectern PC. + +* The rest of the numbers do not do anything. Only 3 and 7 matter. + +* When you swap inputs on the Extron controller you will see these numbers change, but you can also press the buttons on +the AV switch to change inputs manually. + +* To put the lab into combined mode, simply press the number 3 button on the bottom switch. The projector in 1B will now +display whatever is being displayed in 1A, whether that be the lectern PC or a laptop. + +* To set 1B back to displaying it's local input, press number 7 on the bottom switch. + +* Hopefully by the time a new technician is reading this, DT have created a better solution for this using the Extron +controllers. + +* **We aren't meant to do this, so if you ever speak to DT about the AV don't tell them you do this.** + +### PC Checks +All the PCs in this room also need checking before 9am, especially if there is an exam that day. You must turn them +all on, either manually or via Deep Freeze, and ensure that they all boot and display the lock screen. + +## Unique Features + +### Splashtop +A large portion of our Splashtop remote lab is set up in 1A, on the wall with the projectors. These PCs run the normal +lab image, with GRUB disabled and the splashtop client installed. + +### Wall to INB1301 (Lab 1B) +The wall between 1A and 1B can be opened/closed using the key kept in INB1201. This allows the labs to be combined into +one big lab. We do this frequently for exams and modules with a large number of students. + +Generally we only close the wall when there is a session run specifically in INB1301. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB1301.md b/Writerside/topics/INB1301.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f6f62a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB1301.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +# INB1301 - Lab 1B + +INB1301, most frequently referred to as Lab 1B, is our secondary lab on the first floor. Teaching for many different Computer Science +and Games Computing modules takes place here. + +## General Lab Information + +### Capacity +1B has a capacity of 48 lab PCs, and 4 extra PCs at the front of the room. + +### Imaging +This lab is imaged using our master machines and CloneZilla, as detailed in the Lab Imaging section. + +### AV +The AV in 1B needs to be checked before 9am every day. + +There is an Extron controller by the lectern which can turn on/off the projector, but there is only one input called +'Laptop'. Despite it saying laptop, it is used to display the lectern PC. An HDMI cable runs from the PC under the desk +to the HDMI port in the wall. + +When an academic wishes to use a laptop, they should unplug the HDMI cable from the wall, +and connect their laptop using a secondary cable which we provide, and should be lef ton the desk. + +The projector in 1B can be combined to display the PC/Laptop connected to the controller in 1A, but this can only be +done from the 1A side. More details on this can be found in the 1A documentation. + +More details on how to check the lab AV can be found in the Lab AV section. + +### PC Checks +All of the PCs in this room also need checking before 9am, especially if there is an exam that day. You must turn them +all on, either manually or via Deep Freeze, and ensure that they all boot and display the lock screen. + +## Unique Features + +### Gaming Consoles and PCs +There are 4 PCs at the front of the room connected to TVs, alongside a PS5 and Xbox One X. The idea behind this is to +allow the demonstration of games on the TVs. They are also often used for Computer Science Society events where they +are used recreationally. + +### Wall to INB1102 +The wall between 1A and 1B can be opened/closed using the key kept in INB1201. This allows the labs to be combined into +one big lab. We do this frequently for exams and modules with a large number of students. + +Generally, we only close the wall when there is a session run specifically in INB1301. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB1304.md b/Writerside/topics/INB1304.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5f36cff --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB1304.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# INB1304 - XR Suite + +INB1304 is our XR suite. It contains booths with lab PCs intended for the use of VR headsets. + +## General Information +### Capacity +There are 5 VR booths, each with one lab PC. + +### Imaging +The XR suite is imaged with normal lab images. + +## Unique Features +### Booking + +The XR space can be booked using a booking form on the door. + +### VR Booths + +When a booth is booked the booker must come to INB1201 so we can give them access. They may request to use one of +our VR headsets too, which they should checkout using the QR code on the case. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB1305.md b/Writerside/topics/INB1305.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c56e822 --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB1305.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# INB1305 - Games Lab + +## General Information + +### Capacity +The games lab has 6 Lab PCs, 12 seats over 2 group working desks, and 2 sofas. + +### Imaging +The PCs in the games lab have their own image created on one of the machines, which is then copied over to the rest. + +## Unique Features + +### Games Development PCs +There are 6 PCs on the back wall which each have an Xbox One, intended for the use of game development. + +### Group Working Area +There are 2 tables with about 6 people capacity with Samsung Flip whiteboards at each end. This area is intended for +group work/study. + +### Games Console Area +There are 3 TVs on the wall each with 2 games consoles attacked, and sofas or beanbags for users to sit on. This area +is intended for games play testing. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB2102.md b/Writerside/topics/INB2102.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d15192d --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB2102.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +# INB2102 - Lab 2B + +INB2102 is our main computing lab on the second floor. It is usually used less than the other labs, but has some unique +features making it the primary lab for networks, cyber, and cloud teaching. + +## General Lab Information + +### Capacity +2B has a capacity of 56 lab PCs. + +### Imaging +This lab is imaged using our master machines and CloneZilla, as detailed in the Lab Imaging section. + +### AV +The AV in 2B needs to be checked before 9am every day. + +There is an Extron controller by the lectern which can turn on/off the projector. This is one of the newer touch screen +controllers and generally works with no issues. + +More details on how to check the lab AV can be found in the Lab AV section. + +### PC Checks +All of the PCs in this room also need checking before 9am, especially if there is an exam that day. You must turn them +all on, either manually or via Deep Freeze, and ensure that they all boot and display the lock screen. + +## Unique Features + +### Cisco Networking Equipment +There are 4 racks at the back of 2B which contain Cisco equipment used for CCNA teaching. Each rack contains 2 switches, +2 routers, and a firewall. Model numbers and more specific details can be seen on snipe. + +### Additional Ethernet Patching +As well as the network ports which connect the Lab PCs to the university network, there is patching which connects +extra network ports underneath the desks to patch panels in the network cabinets at the back of the room. + +### Additional PCs Under Desk +Alongside the lab PCs on the desk, there is another PC underneath the desk. The idea is that these PCs connect through +the additional patching to the cabs at the back of the room to create an isolated network, but currently it doesn't get +used. The display can be swapped between the Lab PC and under-desk PC using a KVM switch, though most are broken and the +PCs don't actually have an image on them. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB2305.md b/Writerside/topics/INB2305.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4b2d670 --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB2305.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# INB2305 - Lab 2C + +INB2305 (Lab 2C) is a computing lab primarily used by Maths & Physics. Technically we are responsible for it, but in practise +Sergey (M&P technician) manages the lab, we are just here to help him. + +## General Lab Information + +### Capacity +2C has a capacity of 77 lab PCs. + +### Imaging +This lab is imaged using our master machines and CloneZilla, as detailed in the Lab Imaging section. + +We usually ask Sergey what he needs with the lab, and most of the time he just tells us to leave it alone, so we do. + +### AV +We don't check the AV in 2C, this is left to M&P staff. + +### PC Checks +We don't check the PCs before 9am in 2C, this is left to M&P staff. + +## Unique Features + +### Lack of Deep Freeze +There is no Deep Freeze in 2C, at the request of M&P. + +### Shared Lab +As we share this lab with Maths and Physics, sometimes our modules get put in here. Due to the lab image being completely +different and the PCs being much less powerful, many modules simply won't work in here. If a module is timetabled for 2C, +we need to let the module coordinator know so they can get it re-timetabled for a more suitable room. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB3102.md b/Writerside/topics/INB3102.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2aef13e --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB3102.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +# INB3102 - Breakout Room + +INB3102 is bookable for SoCS Staff and Students for meetings, workshops, and events. It can be booked through SoCS Admins. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB3123.md b/Writerside/topics/INB3123.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3e27bbb --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB3123.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +# INB3123 - Future Motion Capture Workshop + +INB3123 used to be a PGR office, but it is now vacant and will be turned into a VR and Motion Capture Workshop. + +Work is still in progress on this. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/INB3235.md b/Writerside/topics/INB3235.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6c90c97 --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/INB3235.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +# INB3235 - PGR Office + +INB3235 is the shared PGR office. + +## Layout +This room is still under construction, but the final layout plan will see a mixture of assigned desks and hotdesks, +consolidating almost all of our PGR students into a single room. + +Desks in this room are labelled and have QR codes to report problems to us, the same as in the labs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/Rooms-We-Manage.md b/Writerside/topics/Rooms-We-Manage.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..217894d --- /dev/null +++ b/Writerside/topics/Rooms-We-Manage.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Rooms We Manage + +SoCSTech are currently responsible for the following rooms: + +## Ground Floor +* INB0108 (Image Engineering Workshop) +* INB0104 (Robotics Lab) + +## First Floor +* INB1102 (Lab 1A) +* INB1301 (Lab 1B) +* INB1101 (Lab 1C) +* INB1304 (XR Lab) +* INB1305 (Games Lab) + +## Second Floor +* INB2102 (Lab 2B) +* INB2305 (Lab 2C - Shared with Maths & Physics) + +## Third Floor +* INB3235 (Shared PGR Office) +* INB3123 (VR and Motion Capture Workshop) +* INB3102 (Breakout Room) \ No newline at end of file From f0e6fc7b894282e6efddf96527e713a5b195f414 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ahughesuol Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:13:31 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Updated Windows image setup. --- Writerside/hi.tree | 49 +++++++++++----------- Writerside/topics/Win-SW-Instructions.md | 53 +++++++++++++++++++++++- 2 files changed, 76 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-) diff --git a/Writerside/hi.tree b/Writerside/hi.tree index aade9a4..0299d03 100644 --- a/Writerside/hi.tree +++ b/Writerside/hi.tree @@ -52,11 +52,35 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + @@ -71,30 +95,5 @@ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/Win-SW-Instructions.md b/Writerside/topics/Win-SW-Instructions.md index 12d1b63..860ecf6 100644 --- a/Writerside/topics/Win-SW-Instructions.md +++ b/Writerside/topics/Win-SW-Instructions.md @@ -3,11 +3,62 @@ Most software can be installed normally, but the software which needs to be set up and configured in a particular way is detailed in this page. ## Houdini +Instructions for installing Houdini can be found on their website. Houdini needs to be licensed from the alic04.network.uni license server. This is easy enough to figure out by running the Houdini license administrator application. ## Unity +Unity needs to be licensed with a script which runs upon startup. This script can be found in the NAS under Installers, but it needs to be updated every academic year with a new license code and directory to unity installation. + +``` +@echo off +cd "C:\Program Files\Unity\Hub\Editor\2022.3.33f1\Editor" +Unity.exe -batchmode -username technician@lincoln.ac.uk -password Socks2021 -serial E4-3FYC-PKAQ-747G-93WB-UKVG -quit +``` +Put a shortcut to this script into shell:startup and change the properties of the shortcut to make it run minimised. + ## EG Launcher and Unreal Engine +The Epic Games launcher needs to be signed in using the account details on 1Password. + ## Oculus Dev App -## Docker \ No newline at end of file +The Oculus Dev App needs to be signed in using the Meta account on 1Password. + +## Docker + +### Module Docker Containers + +Many modules are containerised with the images hosted on GitHub. The repos for all of these modules are cloned to the master with a script that automatically pulls all repos upon boot. This script can be found on the NAS under Installers. + +### PHPMyAdmin and MySQL +These docker containers need to run for multiple modules. We use the latest phpmyadmin docker image, and mysql:8-oracle. + +After you have pulled these images, the following docker commands should be run to configure the containers correctly. + +``docker pull mysql:8-oracle`` + +``docker pull phpmyadmin:latest`` + +``docker network create mysqlnetwork`` + +``docker run --name=MySQL --network=mysqlnetwork --env=MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=computing --env=PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin +--env=MYSQL_VERSION=8.4.2-1.el9 --env=MYSQL_SHELL_VERSION=8.4.1-1.el9 -p 3306:3306 -d mysql:8-oracle`` + +``docker run -d --name=PHPMyAdmin --network=mysqlnetwork --env=UPLOAD_LIMIT=300M --env=PMA_HOST=MySQL --env=PMA_PORT=3306 -p 9999:80 phpmyadmin:latest`` + +You can now visit localhost:9999 in a web browser to access the PHPMyAdmin panel to verify it worked. The username 'root' and password 'computing' should log you in. + +### PGAdmin and PostgreSQL +These docker containers need to run for Scalable Database Systems. It has been set up for AY2425 like this: + +```docker pull postgres:16``` + +```docker pull dpage/pgadmin4``` + +```docker network create postgresnetwork``` + +```docker run -d --name PostgreSQL --network postgresnetwork -e POSTGRES_PASSWORD=computing -e POSTGRES_USER=ROOT -p 5432:5432 postgres:16``` + +```docker run -d --name PGAdmin --network postgresnetwork -e PGADMIN_DEFAULT_EMAIL = student@lincoln.ac.uk -e PGADMIN_DEFAULT_PASSWORD=computing -p 9998:80 dpage/pgadmin4``` + +You can now visit localhost:9998 to access the PGAdmin panel to verify it worked. The email is student@lincoln.ac.uk and the password is 'computing'. \ No newline at end of file From 99a23624e9cfcd42aba17924e83d4ec8b2b6d542 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ahughesuol Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:13:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Updated Windows image setup. --- Writerside/topics/Conducting-Image-Testing.md | 3 ++- .../topics/Creating-a-Linux-Partition.md | 18 +++++++++++++++--- Writerside/topics/Image-Revision-History.md | 11 ++++++----- Writerside/topics/Setting-up-GRUB.md | 6 ++++-- Writerside/topics/Windows-Settings.md | 14 +++++++------- 5 files changed, 34 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/Writerside/topics/Conducting-Image-Testing.md b/Writerside/topics/Conducting-Image-Testing.md index 750a55e..41c8e2e 100644 --- a/Writerside/topics/Conducting-Image-Testing.md +++ b/Writerside/topics/Conducting-Image-Testing.md @@ -28,4 +28,5 @@ There are some additional tests we must conduct that won't directly be found by * Houdini is Licensed Properly * Oculus App is Signed In * Epic Games Launcher is Signed In -* Docker Desktop is Set Up \ No newline at end of file +* Docker Desktop is Set Up +* There will be more as this changes every year. Keep records of requests and be thorough. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/Creating-a-Linux-Partition.md b/Writerside/topics/Creating-a-Linux-Partition.md index dfe8bdf..a5db7e6 100644 --- a/Writerside/topics/Creating-a-Linux-Partition.md +++ b/Writerside/topics/Creating-a-Linux-Partition.md @@ -1,6 +1,18 @@ # Creating a Linux Partition -To create the Linux Partition, simply follow the same steps as installing Windows 11, but with the Ubuntu ISO instead. When installing Ubuntu it will prompt you to choose -how much partition space to allocate to Ubuntu and set up dual boot. +In 2425 we used PopOS as our Linux distribution. -We usually allocate about 250GB to Linux, but this may vary depending on the requirements for Linux per academic year. \ No newline at end of file +1. Create an empty 250GB partition in Windows Disk Manager. +2. Boot into PopOS Live environment. +3. Resize the EFI partition to be 1GB. + * Use GParted to move all of the partitions to the right of the EFI partition over to give space to expand into. + * Back up the contents of the EFI partition. + * Resize the EFI partition to 1GB. This will wipe it. + * When resizing is complete, copy the backed up EFI files back to the EFI partition. + * Move the other partitions back over to the left adjacent to the EFI partition. +4. Create a new ext4 partition in the empty 250GB space you made earlier. +5. There should now be 5 partitions, EFI, Windows Recovery, Windows Reserved Space, Windows NTFS, and the new ext4 for the Linux file system. +6. Follow prompts in the PopOS installer. Make sure to choose a custom installation. +7. When choosing the partitions to install PopOS on, select the EFI partition you just resized, and make sure that 'Format' is NOT checked. If you leave the format box checked all your hard work will be lost. +8. Select the 250GB ext4 partition as the main install location for PopOS. +9. Done! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/Image-Revision-History.md b/Writerside/topics/Image-Revision-History.md index 45cc18a..ed3fd7a 100644 --- a/Writerside/topics/Image-Revision-History.md +++ b/Writerside/topics/Image-Revision-History.md @@ -16,8 +16,9 @@ The image names do actually have a meaning! * -NV: NVMe machines ## Versions and Changelog -| Image Version | Date Captured | Locations | Release Notes | -|---------------|---------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| -| **2324SEMB1** | Late Jan '24 | All Computing Labs | - This image added software required for Semester B
- Updated Windows Version to 23H2 | -| **2324GL1** | Late Jan '24 | The Games Lab | - Initial Release for the Games Lab PCs
- Image created solely for Games Dev and testing
- Smaller compared to the general use image to allow for bigger asset stores | -| 2324SEMAEX | Late Oct '23 | All Computing Labs | - Fixed NVidia Driver issues under Windows that prevented VR and UE working correctly
- Fixed issues with the System and Env path
- Removed Anaconda and moved to pure Jupyter | +| Image Version | Date Captured | Locations | Release Notes | +|---------------|--------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| 2425SEMA1 | September 6th 2024 | All Labs incl. 2C | - Latest image for AY2425. Many new improvements such as dockerised modules. | +| **2324SEMB1** | Late Jan '24 | All Computing Labs | - This image added software required for Semester B
- Updated Windows Version to 23H2 | +| **2324GL1** | Late Jan '24 | The Games Lab | - Initial Release for the Games Lab PCs
- Image created solely for Games Dev and testing
- Smaller compared to the general use image to allow for bigger asset stores | +| 2324SEMAEX | Late Oct '23 | All Computing Labs | - Fixed NVidia Driver issues under Windows that prevented VR and UE working correctly
- Fixed issues with the System and Env path
- Removed Anaconda and moved to pure Jupyter | diff --git a/Writerside/topics/Setting-up-GRUB.md b/Writerside/topics/Setting-up-GRUB.md index 24cfe8b..9fee23c 100644 --- a/Writerside/topics/Setting-up-GRUB.md +++ b/Writerside/topics/Setting-up-GRUB.md @@ -1,3 +1,5 @@ -# Setting up GRUB +# Setting up Refind -Start typing here... \ No newline at end of file +We use Refind as the boot manager in the labs. + +The Refind folder we use in the labs is backed up to the NAS under installers. Refind.conf is the main file which needs to be copied over. The theme may be changed every year to whatever you like. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Writerside/topics/Windows-Settings.md b/Writerside/topics/Windows-Settings.md index 7384602..f2fd62e 100644 --- a/Writerside/topics/Windows-Settings.md +++ b/Writerside/topics/Windows-Settings.md @@ -2,22 +2,22 @@ ## User Accounts -2 user accounts are required for the lab image, the standard 'Computing' account used by students, and a SoCSTech Admin Account accessible only to us. +2 user accounts are required for the lab image, the standard 'Student' account used by students, and a SoCSTech Admin Account accessible only to us. -| Username | Password | -|----------------|---------------------------------| -| Computing | computing | -| SoCSTech Admin | Check Current Password Rotation | +| Username | Password | +|------------|---------------------------------| +| Student | | +| Technician | Check Current Password Rotation | ## GPO Group policy is not something widely used on the image at the moment, but this is something that will be written up in more detail once the next image is created. -## AUP Message +## Lab Rules Message An Acceptable Usage Policy message should be displayed as the user logs in to the computing account, displaying the lab rules. This is set up by opening 'Edit group policy' and navigating to 'Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive Logon: Message text for users attempting to log on'. The message title also needs to be configured at the 'Interactive Logon: Message text for users attempting to log on setting'. -A text file displaying the AUP message may be stored in the PubMedia folder in case it needs to be accessed again, but this is optional. \ No newline at end of file +We usually display the lab rules in this pop-up. \ No newline at end of file