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How does a new staff member gain access to Counselor Desktop?

UCLA Tech Resources

All employees must attend a training course prior to being granted Counselor Desktop access. Please contact the MyUCLA help desk at 310-206-4525 or email your name and phone number and 9-digit UID to helpdesk@college.ucla.edu to be added to the training sessio...

How can I change the grading method in MyUCLA Gradebook?

MyUCLA and BOL

The ability to change the grading method is locked once any items are created in the schema. In order to change the grading method, remove all items (the categories can remain) and then make the adjustment. Questions about this procedure can be directed to th...

MyUCLA
gradebook

I gave a student an incomplete in a previous term and am now ready to submit the final grade. Can I submit the grade through Gradebook?

MyUCLA and BOL

Prior to the incomplete grade lapsing to a failing grade, it can be updated through MyUCLA Gradebook by following the steps for grade changes found at the below link. https://bookstack.kb.ucla.edu/books/myucla-and-bol/page/enter-late-grades-or-change-grades-a...

gradebook
MyUCLA

What is the difference between points and straight points in the MyUCLA Gradebook?

MyUCLA and BOL

Straight points are used when each single point awarded equals one single point in the final score. For example, if there are 500 points total possible in a class and a student is awarded 100 points for homework, those 100 points will equal 20% of the student...

MyUCLA
gradebook

How can I post an event on the main MyUCLA page?

MyUCLA and BOL

To post an event, you would need to be a part of a university-recognized organization or department with a MyUCLA Group. To create a MyUCLA Group, please click on the following link [http://my.ucla.edu/subscriptionApplication.aspx] and fill out the appropriat...

MyUCLA

FTP settings for SSC Novell Server

UCLA Tech Resources Social Sciences Center for Education, R...

Hostname: sscnw601.sscnet.ucla.edu/username: “.username.department.sscnet”For example if your username is jbruin and your department is Anthropology then your ftp username is (including the period before your username): .jbruin.anthropology.sscnetYou can use a...

Novell
FTP
SSC

What is Heat Software (formerly Lumension) and What Does It Do?

Applications/Software

Heat Endpoint Managememt and Security Suite allows department IT personnel to proactively manage threats by automating the collection, analysis and delivery of computer software patches throughout their department. In order to support compliance with the camp...

software
threats
computers
free
patch
security

Need access to OASIS?

UCLA Tech Resources

The Mac and Windows software required to access OASIS is available here:https://www.it.ucla.edu/support-training/supported-software/hostexplorer-stunnel-mochasoft-brownOn Windows, HostExplorer is typically used. Updated Mocha can be used instead of HostExplore...

AIS
HOSTEX
MOCHA
STUNNEL
OASIS

Case-insensitive searching in vi

MacOS, Windows, and Linux Linux and Unix

By default, all searches in vi are case-sensitive. To do a case-insensitive search, go into command mode (press Escape), and type :set ignorecase. You can also type :set ic as an abbreviation.To change back to case-sensitive mode, type :set noignorecase or :se...

search
Vi
case
insensitive
sensitive

Customizing vi

MacOS, Windows, and Linux Linux and Unix

The Unix editor vi lets you customize its behavior in a numer of ways. There are two ways to customize vi. The first way is to enter command mode by hitting Escape, then type a colon and the command as it is shown.The second way is to create a file called .exr...

custom
Vi
configuration

Setting REMOTE_USER Apache variable in scripts

Programming and Web Development

REMOTE_USER is an Apache server variable that is sometimes set on web pages. It is useful for identifying users who log in, since it can be stored in the Apache logs. It’s similar to session variables, but it’s not as easy to change.In modperl, the simplest wa...

Apache
remote
user
variable

Social Science ClassWeb Roster Emails

CCLE and Moodle

On the Social Science Class Websites (hosted on Moodle), TA’s have the option of sending out announcements to the class roster through email. See instructions here:https://moodle2.sscnet.ucla.edu/docs/Email_students_through_CCLE

email
TAs
how to
roster

I need a free file encryption software

Cybersecurity

TrueCrypt is a simple, easy-to-use, on-the-fly encryption program. It works on Windows 2000/XP/2003 and Linux.Some features include: Ability to encrypt entire hard disk partition or a storage device Creation of a virtual encrypted disk within a file that moun...

Truecrypt
file
security

What is UCLA on iTunes U?

UCLA Tech Resources

iTunes U is an Apple program to assist universities distribute their digital content using the iTunes desktop application. Apple offers institutions of higher learning free storage space and tools for uploading content, which is then available for download.In ...

Apple
iTunes
podcasting

How can I find a dead or stuck pixel on my LCD monitor?

Printers, Monitors, and Other Hardware

You can use a free utility called UDPixel.Check it out

What's the quickest way to get a computer repaired at UCLA

UCLA Tech Resources

KST, our contracted PC vendor, also provides tech support for PCs, printers and other equipment. KST has an on-campus support person assigned to UCLA, so to get quick support, simply email them and help is on the way.

repairs
support

Is the KST the lowest possible price for a computer?

UCLA Tech Resources

The vendors we contract with through KST try to offer their lowest prices through the KST “Sweet Spot” configurations. However, if you are planning to place an order for a large number of machines, contact KST or the vendor directly to see if some additional ...

KST
purchasing

How do I uninstall the Cisco VPN Client for Mac OS X?

Internet and Web Browsers VPNs

The Cisco VPN Client on Mac OS X systems must be uninstalled by running a script via a terminal window. This may be useful to you, particularly if you now wish to use the built-in VPN client for OSX ( http://www.bol.ucla.edu/services/vpn/pptp/docs/macosx.html ...

MAC
OSX
VPN