Technical Resources Available

The School of Computer Science operates a modern, full-service data-center and computing facility for use by students, faculty, and staff. This facility provides:

Linux desktop environments are providing remote and terminal-based access.
Network-attached file storage.
Network infrastructure consisting of wireless, copper and fiber connections independently switched.
Virtual servers, domain hosting services (the MyWeb system).
Specialized servers including Team Foundation Server, Oracle databases and Oracle Application Server.
Microsoft Windows support.
Computer science private cloud storage, and archival.
Digital Media and video conferencing facilities based on open-source software.

Most users will access CS resources through the Linux desktops, or from their PC or tablets using our (cswifi) wireless network.

Azure Education
Digital Research Alliance of Canada

Azure Education

Microsoft Software Downloads

Activate your Azure Account enabling your ability to download software

Activation of your Azure Account is an important step!
Otherwise, you may not see all of the software downloads you are entitled to!
Use your UWinID@uwindsor.ca as your identity.
You might need to renew your entitlement each year.

The university subscribes to Microsoft Azure Education Dev Tools for Teaching providing access to a wide range of Microsoft development, productivity tools, and operating systems, such as:

SQL Server
Visual Studio Enterprise
Machine Learning Server
MS Project Professional
SharePoint Server
Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows Server
Visio Professional
and many others ...

Digital Research Alliance of Canada

The Digital Research Alliance of Canada serves Canadian researchers, with the objective of advancing Canada’s position as a leader in the knowledge economy on the international stage. By integrating, championing and funding the infrastructure and activities required for advanced research computing (ARC), research data management (RDM) and research software (RS), we provide the platform for the research community to access tools and services faster than ever before.

To access SHARCNET / Alliance resources, you first need a CCDB account. Confirm with your supervisor whether they have an active CCDB account. Afterward, you'll need to create your own CCDB account, listing your supervisor as the PI. To do this:

Visit this page: Apply for an account.
Go to https://ccdb.alliancecan.ca/.
Click "Register."
Complete the form, agree to the policies, and click "Submit."
Fill out the next page.
Make sure to select the correct "Position" (e.g., Master's Student).
You will need your supervisor’s CCRI number to complete this section. Ask your supervisor for their CCDB CCRI number (they can find it by logging in to https://ccdb.alliancecan.ca/).
Once finished, click "Submit application."
Next steps: Your supervisor will receive an email to approve or disapprove your application.
Once approved, you’ll be able to log in and access the clusters.

For further information or assistance, please contact:

Paul Preney, OCT, M.Sc., B.Ed., B.Sc.
High Performance Computing Technical Consultant / Research Associate
University of Windsor | preney@uwindsor.ca
SHARCNET | https://www.sharcnet.ca | preney@sharcnet.ca
Compute/Calcul Ontario | http://www.computeontario.ca
Digital Research Alliance of Canada | https://alliancecan.ca