Technology Update

October 2, 2009

scratch storage available in Linux lab

In order to meet the disk space needs of instructional activities in the 4th floor lab, the EAS Technology Support staff has set up a scratch space server accessible from the Linux machines in CIVL 4247. Beginning on Monday, October 12, space will be available to all users in /class/scratch/a.

10 GB quotas are set on this space, and all data will be deleted at the end of each semester (quotas are subject to change based on usage). Because this is set up as scratch space, there are no backups and disk failure may lead to the loss of data. It is intended that this space will only be used as
working area for lab assignments and that source and result data will stored in a more permanent location.

For usage guidelines, please see the scratch usage guidelines FAQ.