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Nebula Orientation

Nebula is a centrally managed support environment for UW administrative employees using networked personal computers. Nebula PCs are configured with a standard suite of software to support office computing needs.

Nebula PCs are connected via the campus network to a mix of hosts that provide a wide array of services, including:

Review the complete Nebula website for information about what the Nebula model is, passwords, security, getting help, frequently-asked-questions, standard and optional software, and news.

Network drives

When you successfully login to a Nebula PC, you gain access to networked drives, I:\Groups and H:. The I:\Groups drive is for Groups, and is where you will store all data that you need to share with others in your workgroup. The H: drive is for your Home directory, and is where you will store all data that you do not need to share with anyone else. By default, a Nebula PC will suggest that you save new documents and data in H:\. For guidelines on what files are not appropriate to store on H: or I:, pleaes see the Nebula File Storage Policy.

The I:\Groups & H: drives are backed up nightly. If you accidently delete a file, or if a file is corrupted, you may be able to restore it yourself with the procedures on the "File Restore" page. If not, write to nebula@u to request a backup copy of the file. Please include the file location and name(s), and the date from which you'd like the file restored.

C:drive (or other local drive)

Do not store anything on the C: drive. The C: drive can be used for temporary storage if it does not compete with the space necessary for the operating system and standard software. Files or data stored on the C: drive cannot be restored if lost or corrupted. Do not load software on the Nebula PC without the approval of your supervisor and Nebula-support.

When problems occur with the Nebula PC, we may recommend rebuilding the PC. This returns the PC to its original 'newly-delivered' state and removes any customizations you may have added.

PC-Pine

PC-Pine is standard software on the Nebula PC. Once you are setup with a Nebula account and you login to a Nebula PC, you may use PC-pine for email. Check the Pine website for instructions on how to use this software.

Security

Always log off when leaving your PC unattended. Logging in leaves your email, I:\groups and H: drive access open to whomever comes by.

Do not share your passwords with anyone.

Help

There is more information about Nebula on the Nebula Support website. To report trouble calls or to request assistance with your Nebula PC, write nebula@u.