UCLA Tech Resources
Social Sciences Center for Education, Research, & Technology
How do I create a grad class website in Social Sciences?
If you are an instructor in Social Sciences at UCLA and you want a grad class website and don’t s...
Where is the nearest copy machine from Social Sciences Computing?
The nearest copy machine is downstairs in the Public Arts Library. You will need a UCLA copy car...
SSC Novell Client Installation for Windows Vista
Updated Instructions for Installing the Novell Client Version 1.0 on Windows Vista (SSC) Choose C...
FTP settings for SSC Novell Server
Hostname: sscnw601.sscnet.ucla.edu/username: “.username.department.sscnet”For example if your use...
I cannot print off of my SSC account even though I know I deposited money on my account before. What's wrong?
Make sure that you are logged into your own account when you are printing. If you deposited mone...
Does SSC lab have a public copy machine?
There is no copy machine available for public use at SSC. The closest copy machine would be at on...
Does SSC lab offer color printing?
Yes, SSC lab offers color printing for .50 per page. Be sure to select the color printer in the ...
How do I submit a trouble request to the SSC Support Team?
Customers can initiate a trouble request through several methods:1. Call team members at (310)20...
Projector rental for staff and faculty within the Social Sciences?
SSC has three portable projectors for loan to staff and faculty within the Social Sciences. The ...
Are there headphones for student use at Social Sciences Computing?
Yes, there are. You can borrow them from the front desk. The consultants will ask you for your ...
Print Deposit Accounts at Social Sciences Computing
Balances transfer over quarter to quarter. Records from prior quarters are kept at the front des...
I'm a TA, but why doesn't my name show up on my Social Sciences class website?
Teaching Assistants (TA) names will show up on Social Sciences Moodle class websites the next tim...
Does Social Sciences Computing provide 24/7 support?
Mike Franks says:SSC does not have 24/7 support but: our network and servers are monitored and th...
How do I set up a vacation message for my SSC email account?
Instructions for setting up vacation message
How do I find out more about SSC's Support Services?
Please visit SSC Support Desk for more information.
How do you get to Social Sciences Computing?
Check out this map:Locating Social Sciences Computing
How does SSC help its clients reduce SPAM?
SSC uses the Barracuda security appliance to filter out spam, block viruses, and identify phishin...
Where can I obtain the VPN Client to tunnel into the Social Sciences network
You can find the VPN Client for Windows OS, Mac 0SX, Linux, and Solaris here:SSC VPNThe SSC Virtu...
How can I create an account for computer access at SSC?
Social Science Computing labs are available to faculty, undergraduate students taking a Social Sc...
Does Social Sciences Computing offer remote access to the lab computers?
Social Sciences Computing allows lab users remote desktop access to the SSC lab machines during t...
What software is available at the labs at Social Sciences Computing?
Updated list is available at https://computing.sscnet.ucla.edu/labs/software/
Software available at Social Sciences Computing (SSC)
See this page for a list of the software available on SSC lab machines: Software - UCLA Social S...
CLICC
Campus Library Instructional Computing Commons
Where Can I Check Out a Projector If I'm a Student?
CLICC offers portable projectors for checkout.For more information, please see http://www.clicc....
CLICC Instructional Software Help for Students
CLICC offers student specialist office hours and access to DVD tutorials for popular software pro...
CLICC Laptop Lending
Laptops are available for students to check out from various UCLA Library locations.For more info...
Renting Laptops
UCLA students, faculty and staff with a valid UCLA Logon ID and password can borrow a laptop from...
Software at CLICC
For a list of available software at CLICC, please visit https://docs.library.ucla.edu/display/LSD...
Equipment for loan on campus - cameras, etc.
Here are some places where faculty and/or staff and/or students can borrow equipment for coursewo...
Common Systems Group (CSG)
The Common Systems Group (CSG) provides the technical expertise and operational perspective for U...
Committee on IT Infrastructure (CITI)
The Committee on IT Infrastructure (CITI) is appointed by the Executive Vice Chancellor on behalf...
Information Technology Planning Board (ITPB)
The Information Technology Planning Board (ITPB), a joint Administration-Senate committee, is the...
First Fridays
First Fridays is a monthly open clinic for Emeriti/Retirees to get one-on-one help on specific te...
How do I set up AIS Printing (IDocs, DPRs, etc..) through Oasis on a USB Printer?
USB Printer not recommended.
Where on campus can a student/staff/faculty digitize old media, such as audio cassettes and VHS tapes?
Typically, this service is offered to faculty, TAs, RAs, and GSRs, but the Office of Instructiona...
Anyone have experience converting old EBCDIC (SPSS files) to ASCII? Thank you.
It is possible that Stat Transfer might work. Please contact the Social Science Data Archive (31...
UCLA Offering of GPGPU/OpenMP/etc Computation
UCLA’s offerings on Big Data an Many CPU computing —http://idre.ucla.edu/vscse2010/.Past event —h...
What is the Help Desk Consortium (HDC)?
The Help Desk Consortium is a self-governing, independent advisory body to the university adminis...
Setting up a default printer in Oasis
Have the user log into Oasis Go to the PPP screen Type PRNT and enter Scroll down the printer li...
Encryption of Electronically Stored Personal Information - Policy 404
Policy 404 has been signed into an official university policy. Read more about it here: http://w...
Collecting Obsolete Media Readers
As part of our preservation work at the Social Science Data Archive we sometimes have to pull dat...
Setting up a personal website at UCLA
There are several services at UCLA that allows students, staff, or faculty to set up personal web...
What is ucla.in?
http://ucla.in is a service, similar to tinyurl.com, that allows users to shorten a long link, sh...
LSIC Software
Welcome to the Life Science Instruction LabWho can access the lab?You must be enrolled in a life ...
Software at Office of Residential Life Labs
Access to the Learning CentersUsage of any of the three Learning Centers (Covel, Rieber, De Neve)...
Software at the TLC and Who Has Access
Access to the Technology and Learning CenterThe Technology and Learning Center is not an open-acc...
Video Furnace for Senior Scholars
Unfortunately, you can’t watch video furnace links from off campus the way students can. You wil...
UC Learning Center
The UC Learning Center is a learning management system (LMS) for employee training.UC Learning C...
What is the difference between BruinCast and UCLA on iTunes U?
Here are the main differences between the Office of Instructional Development’s BruinCast service...
Email Record Retention
According to UCLA Policy 455:“University Records management policies do not distinguish among med...
Printing from OASIS
OASIS (Online Administrative Systems Information Services) is the system used for the administrat...
How to add R printer for Idoc printing.
Thanks to AIS for all their help!PRINTING EMPLOYEE INFORMATIONBefore printing any of the employee...
Request iDOC printer to be created
Does a user need to print IDOCs? Does the department/user not have a "R"xxxx printer?Users have t...
Oasis - iDOC Printing port
If you need to open up ports for IDOC printing in your area:You’ll need to allow inbound traffic ...
Second Life on CLICC computers
To use Second Life on CLICC PC desktops, CLICC recommends the following:On your own computer or a...
Technical Training and Development
UCLA offers many technical training resources intended for both technical and non-technical pers...
MedNet
MedNet is a colloquial term used to refer to the UCLA Health System and UCLA School of Medicine n...
UCLA Time Synchronization
CTS offers network time services to UCLA. These services allow your Macintosh, Windows, or Unix w...
Java incompatibilites with AIS Document Direct
Users unable to access AIS Document Direct due to Java errors likely have a workaround from AIS:h...
Instructional Resilience
List of lists about academic continuity UCLA Keep Teaching Resource for Instructors UCLA Keep Tea...
BOL Mailing Lists Moving to Google Groups
BOL mailing lists will be moving from Mailman to Google Groups in May 2017. For more information ...
OASIS TLS settings for Host Explorer 15
Profile name: OASISHost name: zos.ais.ucla.edu Port: 992Security → General→ Security Options: SSL...
OASIS shortcut for Host Explorer 15
By default, Host Explorer 15 does not automatically start OASIS like in Host Explorer 9. If your...
How to Change Your Enterprise Messaging Password
This document provides a step-by-step set of instructions on how to change your Enterprise Messag...
Placing orders for Zoom Licenses at UCLA
All orders for Zoom Pro licenses and any add on licenses (webinars, large meetings) should go thr...
who manages this network?
To track down network information and contacts, see the UCLA Network Coordinators List which is s...
Getting Apple TV installed on Campus Wireless
This is a question that I hope to edit into a useful article but need some help!We would like to ...
UC CIO Blog
UC CIO Tom Andriola has a blog. It has photos, ways to contribute, and focus on IT systemwide. He...
3D Printing Resources
Some UCLA 3D printing groups— Avengineering, http://18hats.net/a/home/ Ozcan Research Group, http...
Faculty profile editing - uploading files to Drupal
Faculty, graduate students, and others may have web-based profiles on Drupal based sites.Particul...
Apple Volume License Program
Apple has expanded Volume License Program (VPP) to now include Managed Distribution of Apps as of...
Is there a program that allows for training of statistical software?
The UCLA Institute for Digital Research and Education (IDRE) offers a statistical computing progr...
Digital Literacy Curriculum
Note: A major component of the IT2020 vision is for every faculty, staff and student to be a good...
What are some efficient mailing list services that we have on campus?
One of the most commonly used mailing list services that UCLA provides through BOL. Communication...
Does UCLA have an electronic version (like a .ics) of the academic calendar that I could add to my computer or mobile device?
All archived calendars are available at: http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Archives/Academic-Calendar...
Content Management Systems at UCLA - Summer 2012
The following table originated from various posts on the Campus Web Publishers listserve in July ...
How do I submit an online TSR?
TSRs have been replaced by “Web Center” requests.http://webcenter.cts.ucla.edu/
How do I find out more information on UCLA's Official YouTube Site?
Frequently asked questions about UCLA’s YouTube.com Channel: http://youtube.ucla.edu/guest/faq.ph...
How do I set up Oasis on Mac OS 10.7 Lion
Follow the link below:http://media.ais.ucla.edu/portal%20editors/LionOSXTN3270setup.pdfUpon succe...
How long can I keep using my @ucla.edu e-mail address?
Please see the BOL help article regarding service eligibility: BOL Service Eligibility and Expir...
How Departments can Purchase Macintosh Licenses and Apple Apps from ASUCLA
UCLA Departments interested in purchasing Macintosh licenses and Apple Apps now have the option t...
ASUCLA Computer Store price sheets
ASUCLA Computer store (or, UCLAStore.com) has online prices sheets with educational pricing for: ...
How to Link to the AIS Portal
An option to create create shortened UCLA AIS links is described at: http://map.ais.ucla.edu/go/1...
UC Ready
UC Ready is a UC-wide Business Continuity Planning (BCP) tool. Originally created at Berkeley, t...
Installing the Online Resource Center RAPID system
The Online Resource Center’s RAPID Smart Closeout Tool is available for download here. The ZIP f...
Troubleshooting AIS Mainframe Printing
For initial setup see: https://kb.ucla.edu/link/634Troubleshooting:To troubleshoot a printing pro...
Is the KST the lowest possible price for a computer?
The vendors we contract with through KST try to offer their lowest prices through the KST “Sweet ...
What's the quickest way to get a computer repaired at UCLA
KST, our contracted PC vendor, also provides tech support for PCs, printers and other equipment. ...
What are some labs where I can use special multimedia for my class?
Technology is constantly changing, and with that change comes new and innovative ways for instruc...
Campus Data Warehouse
The current UCLA Data Warehouse is called the QDB. Information about the QDB can be found at: ...
Course management technology and standards
This is a collection of links to course management technology and standards that we’ve come acros...
Where can I use Eclipse on campus
Feel free to expand this answer…The computer in SEASnet labs (in Boelter Hall) have Eclipse insta...
The Legal way to share files @ UCLA
http://www.getlegal.ucla.edu/
What applications are available @ UCLA from Software Central
https://www.softwarecentral.ucla.edu Complete Software List: https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/p...
Does UCLA offer computer loans for students?
The UCLA Financial Aid Office provides information about cpmputer loans and how to apply for one:...
Protecting Your Work in the Computer Labs
Protecting Your Work in the LabsIf you are using one the computer labs, it is crucial that you co...
Where can I find a scanner on campus to scan large documents?
The Library’s Interlibrary Loan (ILL) have scanners that can scan large documents such as newspap...
UCLA Network Contacts Search, Subnet Search, etc...
http://www.noc.ucla.edu/cgi-bin/contactsAll you need to know to find IP address owners @ UCLA ;-)
List of UC-related IP addresses
This is most likely far from a complete list of IP addresses. Please add to this list if you find...
How do I make Matlab or other additional resources available for my class?
For Engineering classes, please read the following:The flash tutorial, Requesting SEASnet resourc...
Where can I go to see if a classroom has audio visual systems?
You can search for large lecture halls as well as smaller discussion size classrooms’ AVS availab...
What is the Frank Cofrancesco Excellence in Technology Award
Frank Cofrancesco was a pioneer in networking and technology support at UCLA in the 1980s and 199...
How can I grab a website and place it on my server for a faculty member who wants to archive student web projects?
Several times I’ve been asked by faculty to copy student web projects over to our server, or in o...
Who is Edward Tufte and why should I care?
Edward Tufte is an expert on presentation of data and visual information and may be most famous f...
If I'm an instructor (or TA) for a Humanities course, how do I get tech support for my course website?
Humanities instructors and TAs can get help and tech support for their Ecampus course websites by...
What is Turnitin.com and how can I get help with using it at UCLA?
Turnitin.com is a “plagiarism prevention system” purchased by the College for use by participati...
Who needs an AIS logon ID and How do I get one?
AIS provides 2 types of logon IDs: OASIS, QDB.These IDs are used for the Administration of Univer...
How do I obtain software at UCLA?
Software is available from many sources at UCLA. Where you get it from depends on several factors...
As a staff member, what technical groups should I consider joining on campus?
Here is some information about some technical groups staff members at UCLA might want to attend, ...
I'm a new technology based employee at UCLA. How do I learn what's available to me?
If you work in any of the computer technology positions at UCLA, the first thing you should do is...
How do I sign up for a group email account with Bruin Online?
Department Google Apps Accountshttps://help.bol.ucla.edu/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010816Stud...
At UCLA, how can I filter spam?
The methods you have available to filter unwanted email will depend on your campus email provide...
How do I find tech support on this campus?
Depending on which department, division or school you are in, and which service you are using, th...
I'm an instructor. How can I reserve an electronic classroom for a class?
Many campus computer classrooms serve the needs of specific departments or give priority to their...
Where can I find scanners on campus?
Scanners and scan services available for faculty and teaching assistants (restriction may apply t...
What is the Institute for Digital Research and Education?
IDRE is UCLA’s Institute for Digital Research and Education. Established in 2005, the Insititute...
What is UCLA on iTunes U?
iTunes U is an Apple program to assist universities distribute their digital content using the iT...
How do I obtain ESRI software at UCLA?
To obtain ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) software at UCLA, go to https://softwar...
Need access to OASIS?
The Mac and Windows software required to access OASIS is available here:https://www.it.ucla.edu/s...
How does a new staff member gain access to Counselor Desktop?
All employees must attend a training course prior to being granted Counselor Desktop access. Plea...
How do I obtain Systat software at UCLA?
To obtain Systat software at UCLA, go to https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/systatAnnual licenses r...
How do I obtain SUDAAN software at UCLA?
To obtain SUDAAN software at UCLA, go to https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/sudaanAnnual licenses r...
How do I obtain Starnet X-Win software at UCLA
To obtain Statnet X-win software at UCLA, go to https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/x-winAnnual lice...
How do I obtain SPSS software at UCLA?
To obtain SPSS software at UCLA, go to https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/ibm-spssAnnual licenses r...
How do I obtain Personal TeX software at UCLA?
To obtain Personal TeX software at UCLA, go to https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/pc-texAnnual lice...
How do I obtain Microsoft software at UCLA?
To obtain Microsoft software at UCLA, please read thoroughly the information at https://softwarec...
How do I obtain Mathematica software at UCLA?
To obtain Mathematica software at UCLA, go to https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/mathematicaAnnual ...
How do I obtain Maple software at UCLA?
To obtain Maple software at UCLA, go to https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/maplePerpetual licenses ...
How do I obtain JMP software at UCLA?
To obtain JMP software at UCLA, go to https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/sas-jmpAnnual licenses res...
How do I obtain Diskeeper software at UCLA?
To obtain Diskeeper software at UCLA, visithttps://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/condusiv-diskeeper Co...
How do I obtain SAS software at UCLA?
To obtain SAS software at UCLA, go to https://softwarecentral.ucla.edu/sasAnnual licenses restric...
What is the ETC?
What is the ETC?The ETC is UCLA’s Experiential Technologies Center, which was established to focu...
Where can I find videos for class use?
The Instructional Media Collections & Services (IMCS) is UCLA’s central resource for the collecti...
Where can I find information about statistical computing?
The statistical computing group is a team of four UCLA staff members who help UCLA researchers wi...
Where can I find information about software licensing?
Software Central is responsible for negotiating, implementing and administering campus-wide softw...
The TA for a course is missing from the Gradebook Assistants page. How can they be added?
A TA must be associated with the course in the Registrar’s scheduling system. This adjustment can...
I am trying to get a contract course created but the faculty mentor’s name is not listed. What is wrong?
Two things need to be in place for a faculty member to appear in the contract course search featu...
Which port(s) do I need to open on the Windows client firewall for AIS Printing
According to the AIS Helpdesk,All print jobs thru the AIS Mainframe will come from ‘zos.ais.ucla....
Wireless access at Social Science Computing
SSC Wireless is available to all UCLA faculty, staff, and students with a valid UCLA Logon ID. To...
What are the hours of operation during the normal school year for Social Science Computing?
The Social Science Computing has hours of operation:Monday to Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PMFriday: 9 AM ...
Where can I get the equipment I need for my class?
Audio Video Services – Listing of audiovisual equipment installed in classrooms or available f...
UCLA Resources to Support Teaching with Technology
Where can I get help with technology in teaching?The links below facilitate technical people on c...
How do I register a UCLA Domain Name?
My department chair asked me to come up with a short, catchy, stand-out domain name, how do I kno...
What is the Disabilities and Computing Program
The Disabilities and Computing Program (DCP) is one of UCLA’s resources for students, faculty and...
IBM HOD installation Mac 10.15+
The website for all software for OASIS: (if you have a CERT error, read the very bottom of this ...