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How do I connect to Yale resouces via Yale VPN while off-campus?

Yale Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a way to securely access Yale’s restricted services and licensed e-resources (e.g. e-journals such as JAMA, or databases such as ArtSTOR) on the University network from a non-Yale internet source. VPN is also required for remote access to on-campus workstations - via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). While VPN provides excellent network security, it should only be used from an appropriately secured computing device.

To connect to VPN do the following:

  1. Download and install the free VPN software (Cisco AnyConnect) from the Yale Software Library
  2. Launch AnyConnect to access any Yale resources
  3. Enter the address access.yale.edu and then click Connect in the AnyConnect window.
  4. Enter your NetID and NetID password when prompted.
  5. Enter the Multifactor Authentication (MFA) code from the DUO app

    AnyConnect Launch Window

    AnyConnect Login Window

For additional assistance with VPN or the Multifactor Authentication DUO app, contact the Yale ITS help desk.

NOTE: VPN is not necessary for every application. See ITS guidelines for using VPN.

 
 
 
 

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How to use Adobe Scan on a Smartphone to Create PDFs

Adobe has an app called Adobe Scan which can create PDFs from a smartphone camera. Steps below.

  1. Download and install the app
    Adobe Scan App
     
  2. Tap the Already have an Adobe ID at the bottom of the screen

     
  3. Sign in using your Yale email address.

  4. Choose the Company or School Account option when prompted to select an account.

     
  5. Sign in with your Yale NetID and Password when prompted.

     
  6. If prompted, enter the DUO password

     
  7. When the app launches the first time, allow Adobe Scan to access your camera

     
  8. Use the app to scan a document with the camera. A blue border will surround the document. Use the border handles to encompass either all or part of the document you want to save.

     
  9. Use the icon at the bottom of the screen to edit the picture (e.g., crop, rotate, etc.) and tap Save PDF at the upper right of the screen.
    Save PDF
     
  10. Tap the Share icon and then the Share a Copy icon
    Share PDF
     
  11. Select the app you want to use to share/save the docuemnt to. Note, you may need to scroll to the right to see additonal app icons.
    Share apps
     

Alternative Scaner Apps:

  • Microsoft Office Lens
Presenting in 451 College Street B-03 Room (AV Setup)

Room B-03 at 451 College Street comes equipped with a large screen display, a camera, and a microphone array for presenting and hosting Zoom meetings.  Below are instructions for connecting a personal laptop to the screen, camera, and microphones with Zoom.

For best results using this system, see Tips for Using Zoom.

Connecting a Personal Laptop to Present

  1. Connect the correct video cable adapter to the video port. The main video cable is an HDMI cable, but it includes adapters for USB-C, Mini DisplayPort, and mini-HDMI ports.
    HDMI cable and adapters  Adapters Detail
    Video Cable Adapters Adapters Detail
  2. Power on the large screen by pressing the power button in the lower left-hand corner of the monitor. The power button will illuminate green when on.
    Power off Power on
  3. If Zoom will be used during a presentation, connect the camera USB cable to a free USB port on your computer. The cable has a USB-C adapter if needed.

    Note: Additional USB devices can be plugged into the adapter if extra ports are needed.

     

  4. Launch the Zoom application and click the Settings cogwheel icon in the upper right-hand corner.


     
  5. In the Zoom video and audio settings, select the Logi Rally Bar in the respective field.

    NOTE: For best performance, the microphone settings should be set to “Automatically adjust microphone volume” and Suppress background noise should be set to “Low.”

    Zoom video settings Zoom audio settings
    Zoom video settings Zoom audio settings

Tips for using Zoom

  • The presenter should stand under the microphone hanging above the podium at the front of the room.
  • Configure Zoom audio settings for best performance.
  • Speak loudly, clearly, and enunciate.
Presenting in 451 College Street B04 Room (AV Cart)

Room B04 at 451 College Street comes equipped with an audio/visual (AV) cart. The AV cart includes a touchscreen control system to power on and off the projector, lower the projector screen and switch the projector between the built-in cart Windows computer or a user’s personal laptop. Below are instructions for using the system for either the room PC or a personal laptop. The second set of steps explains how to connect the room camera/microphone to Zoom.



Using the Touchscreen Control System

  1. Press anywhere on the touch screen to evoke the control panel. Press the red Power button on the touch screen to turn on the AV system and lower the projector screen.
    Touch Screen Power Button
  2. Select the PC choice on the touch screen to output the audio and visual signals either from the room PC or a personal laptop.
    Computer outsource 
    Touch screen computer source
  3. After presenting, press the power button to turn off the AV system.


Connecting a Personal Laptop to Present

  1. If using a personal laptop, connect the correct video cable adapter to the video port. The main video cable is an HDMI cable, but it includes adapters for USB-C, Thunderbolt, and mini-HDMI. A power outlet is located on the top of the rack inside the cart.
    HDMI cable and adapters  Cart outlet
    Video Cable Adapters AV rack outlet
  2. If Zoom will be used during a presentation, connect the USB cable found on the top of the cart to a free USB port on your computer. The cable leads to a switch located at the top of the cart rack.
     
    The switch allows users to toggle the room camera between the room PC and a personal laptop by pressing the silver button (switch position 1 to activate the room PC; switch position 2 to activate a personal laptop).

    Note: Additional USB devices can be plugged into the switch if extra ports are needed.

    USB Switch
    USB Switch
  3. To use the room camera with Zoom, launch Zoom and open the video settings. The camera should automatically select, but if not, use the dropdown menu to select the camera. Note the same is true for the microphone settings, as the room camera has a built-in microphone.

    Zoom video settings Zoom audio settings
    Zoom video settings Zoom audio settings


Using the Room PC to Present

  1. Sign in to the room PC with your Yale NetID and Password using the room PC keyboard and mouse.
  2. Launch your presentation with the application of choice, e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader or PowerPoint. 
  3. If using Zoom during a presentation, launch Zoom. The camera should automatically select, but if not, use the dropdown menu to select the camera. The same is true for the microphone settings, as the room camera has a built-in microphone.
    Note: If the video feed from the camera is not appearing, you may need to press the silver button on the switch control in the cabinet to switch the devices to the room PC.
    Zoom video settings Zoom audio settings
    Zoom video settings Zoom audio settings
  4. Remember to sign out of the computer for security.
Who can I contact if I need technical help with my computer?
For computer support there are the following options:
1) Contact Faculty Support at 436-9045 or faculty.support@yale.edu
2) Contact the ITS Help Desk at 432-9000
3) Visit one of the ITS Help Walk-In Centers for software/hardware support on personal computers as well as Yale computers at the following locations: Bass Library (Technology Troubleshooting Office), College Street (WCS 135C), Science Park (WCS SP), Sterling Hall of Medicine (WCS SHM), West Campus (WCS WC), Whitney Faculty Arts & Sciences (WCS FASIT).
When can I order a new computer?

Yale provides all permanent faculty members with an office computer and printer. The computer will be replaced every 4 years, printers will not be replaced.

How do I order my office computer?

Computer equipment (CPU, laptop, monitor, keyboard, printer) purchases and set-up for faculty are handled by Debra Houle in ITS Faculty Support at 432-2357.

Who do I contact if I need technical help in the classroom?

For computer and equipment issues in the classroom, faculty should contact Classroom Support at 432-2650 or classroom.support@yale.edu. Classroom Support can be contacted in advance of class meeting time to assist with set-up or during class if there is a problem.

How do I find a classroom with specific media capabilities?

To search for a classroom with specific A/V needs, visit the Media Services Classroom search page at: http://amtapp.yale.edu/classroom/search.faces.

You can look up classrooms by task, specific A/V needs or by building.

How can I host a Zoom meeting from my computer?

Find below links to Zoom resouces depending what you are trying to accomplish with Zoom.

  • Zoom: Quick Guide for Meeting Hosts
  • How to Configure Scheduling Privileges to a Zoom Account
    (helpful in allowing admin assistants the ability to schedule meeting on your behalf)
  • Use Zoom in Canvas to conduct class
  • How to record your Zoom Session and upload it to Canvas
  • Avoid “Zoombombers” from trolling your online classes
  • Additional ITS Room Meeting Resources
    • The Zoom Getting Started with PC and MAC guide provides details on getting started and using the tool
    • Watch the Getting Started Videos
    • Join the Weekly Zoom Meetings and Webinar Training
    • Zoom’s Help Center is a great resource for training materials

If you require technical assistance or have a question, please contact your local support provider or the ITS Help Desk. Or Call 203-432-9000, ITS Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Zoom: Enabling Screen Sharing for Participants

Screen sharing for Zoom meeting participants is disabled by default. This setting helps prevent uninvited attendees from disrupting meetings by sharing inappropriate or offensive material—a practice known as “Zoombombing” that has affected Yale and other institutions.

You can enable screen sharing for participants on a per meeting basis, or you can change your settings to enable participant screen sharing by default for all meetings.

Enable Participant Screen Sharing for a Single Meeting

  1. Within the Zoom meeting, click the arrow next to Share Screen and select Advanced Sharing Options.
  2. Under Who can share?, select All Participants.

Enable Participant Screen Sharing for All Meetings by Default

  1. Visit yale.zoom.us, click Sign In, and log in with your Yale NetID and password.
  2. Click Settings on the left-hand side of the screen.
  3. On the Meetings tab, scroll down to the Screen Sharing heading. Under Who can share?, select All Participants and click Save.

Data Research Resources

Are there computers with statisical software I can use?

Yale ITS provides several community access computers around campus (including 28 Hillhouse) with statistical software such as Mathematica, Matlab, and R.  The Yale StatLab offers more statistical software packages. For a full list of computer lab locations and a campus map, visit the ITS Computer Labs page. 

Are there data servers I can use for my research?

Yale University operates several high performance computing clusters. Members of the Department of Economics use primarily the clusters called Omega and Grace. The Cowles Foundation has funded the purchase of 10 nodes on the newest of the HPC clusters, Grace. Each of these nodes has 20 CPU cores. Faculty and graduate students in the Department of Economics have access to a special queue that give them priority over other members of the Yale research community for the use of the Cowles funded processors.

You can find more information about the HPC clusters on the Yale Center for Research Computing Page. Members of the Department of Economics at Yale can request access using the online form. The request should be for an account on Grace and you should identify yourself a member of the economics department and request access to the queue for the Cowles nodes. Graduate students should include the name of the faculty sponsor of their research.

Other data storage options can be found on the Center for Research Computing storage option page and on the Yale Spinup Research Services page.

Can I use the Yale Federal Statistical Research Data Center?

Individuals wishing to conduct research at the Yale Federal Statistical Research Data Center (YRDC) must submit a research proposal to the Center for Economic Studies (CES) at the U.S. Census Bureau. CES accepts proposals for review at any time during the year. Both Census Bureau and external experts on subject matter, datasets and disclosure risk review all proposals. Reviews of each proposal are based on five major criteria:

  1. Benefit to Census Bureau programs
  2. Scientific merit
  3. Clear need for nonpublic data
  4. Feasibility
  5. Disclosure risk

If all standards are met, a proposal must also pass a review by the Census Bureau’s Office of Analysis and Executive Support. If approved by the Census Bureau, the proposal may also  require approval by the federal agency sponsoring the survey or supplying the administrative data.

Access to the YFSRDC is restricted to Census Bureau employees or researchers who have  Special Sworn Status (SSS) with the Census Bureau. Each researcher must obtain security clearance by undergoing a background check to become a Special Sworn Status employee of the Census Bureau, and must sign and make a sworn statement about preserving the confidentiality of the data.  Researchers are not permitted to remove  any data or any analysis results from the FSRDC unless it passes a disclosure avoidance review.

For more information on the YFSRDC, please visit the YFSRDC page found on the Cowles Foundation website.

Does Yale provide discounted software?

Yale ITS has a University wide licensing arrangement for a select number of software packages including Mathematica, MATLAB, SAS,  and SPSS.  You can find more information about these software by visiting the ITS software library.

If you are interested in Scientific Workplace or Scientific Word, you will need to order directly from the MacKichan Software. Additional information can be found on the MacKitan website.

What library resources are available for my research?

Generally speaking, if you have a Yale ID card, you should have Yale library loan privileges.  For more information on the Yale library policies and general information, see below:

  • Library Access Eligibility
  • Yale Library Policies
  • Ask Yale Library
  • Yale Library Access Questions
  • Library Research Tools
  • Library Locations and Hours
  • Off-Campus Access to e-Reserves
  • CentralBanking.com
  • Ovid PsycINFO database

For a more extensive collection of Economics books and journals, the Center for Science and Social Science Information has additional resources.  The economics subject library is Gwyenth Crowley who can assist with database questions, working papers, search engines and other online resources.  More can be found on Gwyenth’s library resource page.

Where can I find information on Data Use Agreements?

The University provides resources for faculty who would like to purchase data use agreements. You can find more information on Yale Data Use Agreements page.

Be advised that data use agreements must be signed-off by your department operations manager. Contact your administrative assistant for additional guidance.

Econ Biography Page

Faculty - How do I edit my Econ biography page?

It is possible for you to edit your profile information listed on the Faculty directory page.  Below are instructions on how to do so.

  1. Sign-in to the Economics website using you Yale NetID and password by clicking the “sign in” link on the home page of the Economics site (lower right-hand corner), or by using this URL: http://economics.yale.edu/cas

    Sign in link CAS sign-in
     

  2. Once authenticated, locate the User Menu in the lower right-hand corner of the home page and click the “My account” link to take you to your people page.

     
  3. On your people page, click the Edit button at the top of the page.

    Edit button

    Note: You can also access the edit link form the Faculty Directory page next to your name if you are already signed-in

     

  4. Modify any display fields on the form page accordingly. 

    Notes:

    • Headshot photos are preferred
    • Click the Browse button, and then the Upload button to add a photo
      Browse-Upload
    • Photos should have a resolution no larger than 1000 x 1500 or they will not save in the system (an easy, online photo editor for resizing images can be found at https://www.fotor.com/app.html#/editor)
    • Use the cropping tool to adjust your photo by using the white perimeter handles (e.g., crop a full body picture to show only your head - see screenshot below)
    • Any picture you upload will resize automatically
    • To replace a photo, click the Remove button under your existing photo
    • A CV can either be uploaded in PDF format or linked to a server location using the URL field
    • Update your Title, Department, Office Hours, and On Leave fields accordingly

    People Form Fields

  5. To upload a new PDF CV, click the Browse button to locate your CV on your computer, and the Upload button to save it to your page.

    ***Important*** Check the Display box to ensure your CV shows on your page. Alternatively, un-checking the Display box will hide the old CV.

    NOTE: Old CVs can be removed by clicking the Remove button (this is useful when replacing an old CV).

    Browse and upload buttons
     

  6. Click the “Save” button at the bottom of the page. If this is not done, any changes you made
    will not display on your page.
    Save button

For assistance, please email your admin assistant.

Graduate Students/Post-doc Fellows - How do I edit my Econ biography page?

It is possible for you to edit your profile information listed on the Graduate Student directory page.  Below are instructions on how to do so.

  1. Sign-in to the Economics website using you Yale NetID and password from the following URL: http://economics.yale.edu/cas

     

    CAS sign-in
     

  2. Once authenticated, locate the User Menu in the lower right-hand corner of the home page and click the “My account” link to take you to your people page.

     
  3. On your people page, click the Edit button at the top of the page.

     

     

    Note: You can also access the edit link form the Graduate Student directory page next to your name if you are already signed-in

     


     

  4. Modify any display fields on the form page accordingly. 
     

    Notes:

    • Headshot photos are preferred
    • Click the Browse button, and then the Upload button to add a photo

      Browse-Upload
       

    • Photos should have a resolution no larger than 1000 x 1500 or they will not save in the system (an easy, online photo editor for resizing images can be found at https://www.fotor.com/app.html#/editor)
    • Use the cropping tool to adjust your photo by using the white perimeter handles (e.g., crop a full body picture to show only your head - see screenshot below)
    • Any picture you upload will resize automatically
    • To replace a photo, click the Remove button under your existing photo


       

    • A CV can either be uploaded in PDF format or linked to a server location using the URL field
    • The Title, Department, Office Hours, and On Leave fields will not display on your personal page

     

    People Form
     

  5. To upload a new PDF CV, click the Browse button to locate your CV on your computer, and the Upload button to save it to your page.

    ***Important*** After your CV has been uploaded, check the Display box to ensure your CV shows on your page. Alternatively, un-checking the box will hide the old CV.

    NOTE: Click the Remove button to delete a CV (This would be true if replacing an old CV).

    Remove button
     

  6. Remember to click the “Save” button at the bottom of the page. If this is not done, any changes you made
    will not display on your page.
    Save button

If you have questions, please email economics@yale.edu.

How do I know if I'm signed-in to the Economics website?

You are signed-in to the Economics website if you see the USER MENU in the lower right-hand corner of the home page.

User Menu

To sign-in, go to the login page: http://economics.yale.edu/cas

Staff - How do I edit my Econ biography page?

It is possible for you to edit your profile information listed on the Administration directory page.  Below are instructions on how to do so.

  1. Sign-in to the Economics website using you Yale NetID and password from the following URL: http://economics.yale.edu/cas

     

    CAS sign-in
     

  2. Once authenticated, locate the User Menu in the lower right-hand corner of the home page and click the “My account” link to take you to your people page.

     
  3. On your people page, click the Edit button at the top of the page.

     

     

    Note: You can also access the edit link form the Graduate Student directory page next to your name if you are already signed-in

     


     

  4. Modify any display fields on the form page accordingly. 
     

    Notes:

    • Headshot photos are preferred
    • Click the Browse button, and then the Upload button to add a photo

      Browse-Upload
       

    • Photos should have a resolution no larger than 1000 x 1500 or they will not save in the system (an easy, online photo editor for resizing images can be found at https://www.fotor.com/app.html#/editor)
    • Use the cropping tool to adjust your photo by using the white perimeter handles (e.g., crop a full body picture to show only your head - see screenshot below)
    • Any picture you upload will resize automatically
    • To replace a photo, click the Remove button under your existing photo

    • The Title, Department, Office Hours, and On Leave fields will not display on your personal page

     

    People Form

  5. Remember to click the “Save” button at the bottom of the page. If this is not done, any changes you made
    will not display on your page.
    Save button

If you have questions, please email economics@yale.edu.

Email

How do I access my Yale email account?

You can access your Yale email account by visiting one of the following sites depending on the email type assigned to you:

  • Office 365 Email
  • EliApps Google Mail

Attional information can be found on this help page.

Graduate Students - What happens to my email account once I graduate?

Your email account will expire one year after graduating, however, Yale ITS does have a grace period to allow students to archive data. For detailed information on all software accounts, visit the following Student Colaborative help page.

Before you leave the University, forward your Yale mail to another address.  Instructions for Gmail here.

For directions on how to archive you EliApps/Google Mail, see the EliApps ITS help page. Alternatively, you can visit the Google help page.

Consider creating a Yale Alumni Association email account. More on the AYA FAQ page.

Faculty - What happens to my email account once I leave the University?

Faculty email accounts remains active for 60 days following your leave date. 

Before you leave the University, forward your Yale mail to another address.  Instructions for Gmail here.

You can archive or export your mail by following the instructions on this ITS help page.

Faculty Server (Aida)

Faculty - Connecting to Aida

The new Aida server will require software to access files on your personal share. Instructions using and connecting to your share are found below. Two applications are recommended depending upon your computer operating system and preference.

Page Contents

  • Filezilla (Mac and Windows)
  • WinSCP (Windows only)

IMPORTANT: If connecting from off-campus, you will first need to connect using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. More information here.


Filezilla

Filezilla is a free, open source FTP client. It supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS). The client is available under many platforms, binaries for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X are provided.

  1. Download and install the corresponding Filezilla client on your computer:
    Click here to Download Mac Installer (Mac OS 10.9 or newer)
    Click here to Download Windows Installer (32 bit)
     
  2. Once installed, launch Filezilla and enter the following information in the fields under the toolbar at the top of the window:
    • Host: vm-aidaprd-01.econ.yale.edu
    • Username: Your Yale NetID
    • Password: Your Yale Password
    • Port: 22

         Windows Toolbar
      Filezilla toolbar - windows

         Mac Toolbar
      Filezilla toolbar - mac
       


    HINT: After successfully logging into the server, your authentication information will be saved. For future sessions, use the dropdown arrow to the right of the Quickconnect button and select the server from the history list (The path structure will contain you Yale NetID, e.g., sftp://YOUR NETID@vm-aidaprd-01.econ.yale.edu).

    History menu
     

  3. The first time you connect to the server, the program will ask you to save your password. Select the “save passwords” option.

     

  4. You will also be prompted to trust the host before connecting.  Check the “Always trust this host, add this key to the cache” box and click the OK button. You will not see this message again if the box is checked.

     

  5. Once connected to the the Aida server, your file share will show in the right column. 

Filezilla panes


FILEZILLA NOTES:

  • The display is split in two columns; the left column shows your local computer drive and the right column shows your share on the Aida server.
  • The two upper panes show the folder structure on your local computer (left column) and on the Aida server (right column).
  • The two lower panes show the files/folder within a selected folder from the corresponding top box.
  • Files can be copied to and from the server by dragging and dropping to the destination folder.
  • File options, e.g., edit, rename, delete, etc. can be seen by right-clicking on a file.
  • Additional information can be found on the Filezilla documentation page: https://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Documentation

WinSCP

WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client and SCP client for Windows.

  1. Download and install the corresponding WinSCP client on your computer (Windows only):
    Click here to download the WinSCP Installer
     
  2. Once installed, launch WinSCP and enter the following information in the login window fields and click the Login button:
    • File protocol: SFTP
    • Host name: vm-aidaprd-01.econ.yale.edu
    • Port number: 22
    • User name: Your Yale NetID
    • Password: Your Yale Password

    WinSCP connect window


    HINT: Click the Save​ button under the User name field to save your session information (choose to save password by checking Save password box when prompted, although not recommended). After your login information has been saved, select your profile from the history list in the left pane for future sessions (NETID@vm-aidaprd-01.econ.yale.edu).
    WinSCP save sessionWinSCP saved session
  3. You will be prompted to trust the host before connecting.  Click the Yes button. You will not see this message again.

  4. Once connected to the Aida server, your file share will show in the right column. 

WinSCP window panes
 


WinSCP NOTES:

  • The display is split in two columns; the left column shows your local computer drive and the right column shows your share on the Aida server.
  • Files can be copied to and from the server by dragging and dropping to the destination folder.
  • File options, e.g., edit, rename, delete, etc. can be seen by right-clicking on a file.
  • Additional information can be found on the WinSCP help page: https://winscp.net/eng/docs/guides
Faculty - Connecting to Aida using Filezilla FTP Client (Linux, Mac, and Windows)

The new Aida server will require software to access files on your personal share. Two applications are recommended depending upon your computer operating system and preference: Filezilla (Mac and Windows) or WinSCP (Windows only).

Instructions connecting to your share using Filezilla are found below.

IMPORTANT: If connecting from off-campus, you will first need to connect using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. More information here.


Filezilla

Filezilla is a free, open source FTP client. It supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS). The client is available under many platforms, binaries for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X are provided.

  1. Download and install the Filezilla client for your computer system from the FileZilla download page.
     
  2. Once installed, launch Filezilla and enter the following information in the fields under the toolbar at the top of the window:
    • Host: vm-aidaprd-01.econ.yale.edu
    • Username: Your Yale NetID
    • Password: Your Yale Password
    • Port: 22

         Windows Toolbar
      Filezilla toolbar - windows

         Mac Toolbar
      Filezilla toolbar - Mac
       


    HINT: After successfully logging into the server, your authentication information will be saved. For future sessions, use the dropdown arrow to the right of the Quickconnect button and select the server from the history list (The path structure will contain you Yale NetID, e.g., sftp://YOUR NETID@vm-aidaprd-01.econ.yale.edu).

    history menu
     

  3. The first time you connect to the server, the program will ask you to save your password. Select the “save passwords” option.

     

  4. You will also be prompted to trust the host before connecting.  Check the “Always trust this host, add this key to the cache” box and click the OK button. You will not see this message again if the box is checked.
    Host key
     

  5. Once connected to the the Aida server, your file share will show in the right column. 

Filezill panes


FILEZILLA NOTES:

  • The display is split in two columns; the left column shows your local computer drive and the right column shows your share on the Aida server.
  • The two upper panes show the folder structure on your local computer (left column) and on the Aida server (right column).
  • The two lower panes show the files/folder within a selected folder from the corresponding top box.
  • Files can be copied to and from the server by dragging and dropping to the destination folder.
  • File options, e.g., edit, rename, delete, etc. can be seen by right-clicking on a file.
  • Additional information can be found on the Filezilla documentation page: https://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Documentation
Faculty - Connecting to Aida using WinSCP Client (Windows Only)

The new Aida server will require software to access files on your personal share. Two applications are recommended depending upon your computer operating system and preference: Filezilla (Mac and Windows) or WinSCP (Windows only).

Instructions connecting to your share using WinSCP are found below.

IMPORTANT: If connecting from off-campus, you will first need to connect using the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. More information here.


WinSCP

WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client and SCP client for Windows.

  1. Download and install the corresponding WinSCP client on your computer (Windows only):
    Click here to download the WinSCP Installer
     
  2. Once installed, launch WinSCP and enter the following information in the login window fields and click the Login button:
    • File protocol: SFTP
    • Host name: vm-aidaprd-01.econ.yale.edu
    • Port number: 22
    • User name: Your Yale NetID
    • Password: Your Yale Password

    WinSCP connect window


    HINT: Click the Save​ button under the User name field to save your session information (choose to save password by checking Save password box when prompted, although not recommended). After your login information has been saved, select your profile from the history list in the left pane for future sessions (NETID@vm-aidaprd-01.econ.yale.edu).
    WinSCP save sessionWinSCP Saved session
  3. You will be prompted to trust the host before connecting.  Click the Yes button. You will not see this message again.

  4. Once connected to the Aida server, your file share will show in the right column. 

Winscp window panes
 


WinSCP NOTES:

  • The display is split in two columns; the left column shows your local computer drive and the right column shows your share on the Aida server.
  • Files can be copied to and from the server by dragging and dropping to the destination folder.
  • File options, e.g., edit, rename, delete, etc. can be seen by right-clicking on a file.
  • Additional information can be found on the WinSCP help page: https://winscp.net/eng/docs/guides

Personal Website

Does Yale provide personal website services?

Yes, the university offers two primary web publishing options for personal web sites: CampusPress and Google Sites.  Both platforms are free, self-provisioning solutions available to any faculty, student, or staff member of the Yale community with the valid NetID.

CampusPress

CampusPress uses the WordPress platform and is hosted and branded for Yale by the third-party company Edublogs.

For a demo site and additional information, please visit one of these WordPress demo sites:

  • CampusPress - Demo 1: http://campuspress.yale.edu/econdemo/getting-started/
  • CampusPress - Demo 2: http://campuspress.yale.edu/econdemo2/getting-started/

 

Google Sites

Google Sites is part of the Yale EliApps suite that is provided to students and most faculty members via an EliApps account.

You can access your Google Sites dashboard by going to http://sites.google.com.  If you are not already signed-in to Yale, enter your Yale email address to bring you to the Yale CAS screen.  Once authenticated, you can begin creating a personal web page.

Google is now offering new, mobile-friendly templates, however, you can still use the classic layout.  For more information and help with creating a Google site, visit the Sites Help page.

Here are two demo sites showing the classic and new theming:

  • Google Site – Classic Theming: https://sites.google.com/a/yale.edu/econ-demo/
  • Google Site – Modern Theming: https://sites.google.com/a/yale.edu/econ-demo-ii/

Additional Resources

  • CampusPress Overview: https://its.yale.edu/services/web-and-application-services/web-publishing/campuspress
  • CampusPress Site Creation: http://campuspress.yale.edu/
  • Google Sites Home (with site creation option): http://sites.google.com

Student Example Websites

  • Gregory Cox (Google Sites): https://sites.google.com/site/gregoryfcox/
What happens to my CampusPress website once I leave the University?

Your CampuPress website will remain active indefinately. However, your NetID will expire after leaving the University, thus rendering you unable to sign-in to your site to make future updates. Please take the proper steps managing your site before your departure.

You can manage your CampusPress sites in one of may ways to prepare for a site migration. After determining where your new website will reside, consider the following to ensure a smooth transition when migrating to a new website.

  • Exporting Content
    If you want to export data from your CampusPress site to the new site, you can download all your content to an XML file that can be imported into a new site.
  • Redirect
    You can redirect your site to your new site by using the Safe Redirect Manager plugin. 
  • Site Visibility
    You can change the website settings by configuring site visibility so only you and Yale super admins can view it by signing in.
  • Site Deletion
    You can delete the site by using the option under the Admin Tools menu.

For additional assistance, contact ITS Support.


Source URL: https://economics.yale.edu/help