Polaris/Nova/Unix
- Forgotten Polaris Password
If you have forgotten your Polaris password or your password no longer works this tutorial will guide you through the steps to reset your password.
- Create a Polaris Account
The following procedure can be used to create a personal computer account on UMUC's UNIX system, Polaris.
- Using Unix Commands to Create and Set Directory Permissions on Polaris
Each WebTycho faculty member has the option of publishing Course Content (Web pages) to his/her UMUC UNIX account (Polaris). This tutorial will show you how to use Unix commands to set up your Polaris account for the first time as well as set up appropriate directory permissions.
- Time-limited Numbered Class UNIX Accounts
There are two main UNIX accounts used by faculty and students at UMUC - Nova and Polaris. Polaris is used primarily to host webpages, while Nova offers a variety of software packages to suppport UMUC couse curricula. Among these packages are C/C++, Java, Perl, MySQL, Oracle and some others. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of setting up number class accounts.
- Numbered UNIX Class Accounts
Class accounts provide students with greater access to software and allow faculty members or TA's to more easily help troubleshoot student problems.
- Change an Expired Polaris Password
Have you forgotten your Polaris password or are you experiencing problems publishing Files to your Polaris account. Follow these simple instructions to get you back on track.
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