This page lists articles of particular interest to new SSCC users. While there is no "required reading" per se, a little time spent perusing this section could save you a lot of confusion down the road. It could also be useful for those seeking basic information about using SSCC resources.

Handbooks and Guides

Welcome to the SSCC! (For SSCC Members)
Welcome to the SSCC! (For Members in the School of Education)
Welcome to the SSCC! (For Lab Users)
Handbook
Linux Handbook
A Remote User's Guide to SSCC Resources

Getting Started:

How to Change Your SSCC Passwords
Computing Resources at the SSCC
Network Disk Space at the SSCC
Setting Up Network Printers in Windows
Keeping Your PC Secure
Getting SSCC Announcements via RSS

Connecting to SSCC Computers

Using Winstat
Using Winstat (For Members in the School of Education)
Connecting to SSCC Linux Computers
Connecting to SSCC Computers Using a WinTerm

Email

Configuring Thunderbird to Read SSCC Email
Configuring Outlook Express to Read SSCC Email
Using PINE
Configuring Email Programs to Read SSCC Email
Spam Filtering at the SSCC
How to Find Someone's Email Address
Forwarding Your Email to Another Address

Statistical Software

Statistical Computing at the SSCC
An Introduction to Stata
Stata for Students
An Introduction to SAS Data Steps
Using Stat/Transfer

Policies

See our policies page for a full list, but these are some some of the most important:

Desktop Support Policy
CPU Usage Policy
SSCC Data Integrity
Privacy Standards for SSCC Staff