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==Solution: Linux Shared Network Drives==
 
==Solution: Linux Shared Network Drives==
 
* Linux system (accessible via SSH, scp, rsync, etc.) that hosts an NFS shared drive to Windows machines (via Samba).
 
* Linux system (accessible via SSH, scp, rsync, etc.) that hosts an NFS shared drive to Windows machines (via Samba).
 
==Solution: BNL Box==
 
'''BNL Box''' is a cloud data sharing solution based on [https://nextcloud.com/ Nextcloud] (c.f. [https://nextcloud.com/install/#install-clients client installation]). To use:
 
# Go to [https://bnlbox.sdcc.bnl.gov/ https://bnlbox.sdcc.bnl.gov/]
 
# Select "Log in with SDCC or BNL Account"
 
# Select "BNL Active Directory" (or enter your SDCC credentials)
 
# Enter your BNL username and password
 
# You can now create folders, and upload files. To share a folder, click on the Sharing icon (three connected dots).
 
To streamline uploading/downloading data, you can install the [https://nextcloud.com/install/#install-clients client] on your computer.
 
* '''Linux'''
 
*# Go to the [https://nextcloud.com/install/#install-clients install page] and download the [https://download.nextcloud.com/desktop/releases/Linux/latest latest client]
 
*# Make it executable using
 
*#: chmod +x Nextcloud-2.6.5-x86_64.AppImage
 
*# Run the app:
 
*#: ./Nextcloud-2.6.5-x86_64.AppImage
 
* '''Ubuntu Linux'''
 
*# [https://launchpad.net/~nextcloud-devs/+archive/ubuntu/client Use the PPA]]
 
  
 
=Distanced Computer Sharing=
 
=Distanced Computer Sharing=

Revision as of 16:32, 5 August 2020

It is becoming increasingly important for researchers to be able to operate their instruments remotely. Below are some notes that may help in this regard.

Video Conferencing

May need to improve WiFi signal in certain lab spaces.

Solution: Tablets

  1. Initiate a video conference session, either:
    1. Create a Gmail account.
    2. Use Google Hangouts to create a meeting.
  2. Or:
    1. Use Google Meet to create a new meeting.
    2. Email the link.

Solution: Robot

Double 3 Telepresence Robot

Remote Desktop

Solution: VNC

VNC is a generic cross-platform protocol for remote desktop. Free and open-source viewers/clients and servers are available for all major operations systems.

OS Viewer Server
Windows
OS X
Linux

Solution: Network KVM

TBD

Viewing

Solution: Network Web Cameras

Cameras:

Data Access

Solution: Linux Shared Network Drives

  • Linux system (accessible via SSH, scp, rsync, etc.) that hosts an NFS shared drive to Windows machines (via Samba).

Distanced Computer Sharing

If two people want to co-operate on a single computer, while maintaining distancing, there are some options:

  1. Use the remote desktop solutions (e.g. VNC) mentioned above. This allows a second person to remotely view/control the computer.
  2. Use a network/remote KVM switch to remotely control the computer.
  3. Mirror the display to another nearby monitor. There are several ways to do this:
    1. A video splitter and long cables.
    2. A KVM splitter (a.k.a. reverse KVM, a.k.a. "2-way KVM Extender") allows two users (with separate keyboard/monitor/mouse) to both control a single computer.
    3. For Mac, Luna Display allows one to use an iPad or another Mac as a mirror/extension of the computer.
  4. Have a WiFi tablet near the computer, allowing the user of that computer to video-conference with someone else (and use the tablet camera to show what is on screen).
  5. Point a web-camera at the computer screen, allowing a remote participant to see what's happening.

Instrument Tests

Labscale SAXS

TBD

Cypher AFM

Vendor uses proprietary web-based "OnSite platform" for remote connection.

JEOL e-beam

We are planning an upgrade to the tool:

  • Upgrade computer to Linux (will provide more remote control options)
  • New cassette for loading multiple wafers and doing automated exchange

Percy STM

Percy has remote access and a functioning web camera.