Computing in Astrophysics
The Astrophysics sub-department mainly uses Apple Macintosh Systems and have access to several cluster computers for users with high-performance computing needs.
This webpage is for sub-department specific IT policies and procedures for a more general overview of IT in the Department of Physics please see the following webpage:
https://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/it-services
There are several ways to contact Physics IT Support in but by far the most useful is to email:
Quick links
- How to register a laptop for use on the wired or wireless network, for yourself or a visitor.
- Astrophysics has several large public printers, details of how to connect to them can be found here.
- Several webpages on how to remotely access the IT resources within the Department of Physics can be found here.
- A list of IT Services webpages relating to Astrophysics can be found here
Overview of services in Astrophysics
Most people are provided with a Apple Macintosh desktop computer. However, upon agreement with your supervisor or the relevant budget holder, systems with Windows or Linux installed can be provided for you.
Astrophysics loan pool laptops
There are several loan pool laptops available, to check availability please see the following website and click on the Astrophysics sections. To book a loan laptop please contact IT Support:
https://devicesbooking.physics.ox.ac.uk/
Backup policies for the Astrophysics Systems
There are two nightly backups of your home directory (/Users/username) once it has ben synchronised to the file server and any data stored in your /Data directory on your Apple desktop systems is backed up using the Physics Time Machine Server
Public Policy Statements
Please see:
- An overview of the Physics Departments rules for computer use
- The Physics Service Level Description for IT Services
- A description of the conditions for self management of a Desktop system in Astrophysics
Users of computing facilities in Astrophysics are requested and required to abide by:
- the Regulations and Policies applying to all users of ICT facilities in the University of Oxford, including:
Categories: Astrophysics