Technology Guide
| HarvardKey | HarvardKey is Harvard University's primary user credential and it's increasingly used in conjunction with Two Step Verification. To manage your HarvardKey and Two Step Verification visit key.harvard.edu. |
| Setup WiFi | “Harvard Secure” is our preferred wireless network. Connect to the open-wifi called Harvard University and visit getonline.harvard.edu to register your device for Harvard Secure. |
| Printers | How to install printers View your transaction history in PaperCut Watch some awesome instructional plotting videos Get pricing info |
| Installing Software | Software for Design Computing is available directly from the GSD Server and from Vendor web sites. Each application has unique installation instructions involving network licenses and user registrations so please follow the steps carefully. Here are some direct links to our more popular applications AutoCAD | Rhino | VRay | ArcGIS | Adobe CC | |
| Server Access | GSDSERVER is the file server where you will find shared files including Software Installers and Course Folders. Get instructions to create a ‘shortcut’. Please Note: Remote access to the server requires a VPN connection. |
| VPN | VPN (Virtual Private Networking) is a service that provides access to internal resources from remote locations. Internal resources of particular interest are the GSDServer and the network licensing for ArcGIS and VRay. All GSD Students are provisioned for VPN Service. Get installation instructions. |
| Get information on O365, our cloud based mail and collaboration platform, a Microsoft Service managed by Harvard University. | |
| TA Registration | GSD Teaching Assistants (TA) help faculty prepare course materials and provide logistical support for coursework, lectures, room scheduling, etc. If you are a TA, register to receive important communications and information regarding your role as a Teaching Assistant. |
| Computer Labs | GSD Students have access to a handful of small computer lab resources in Gund Hall and Kirkland Street, in addition to the larger IQSS Computer Center next to Gund Hall in the CGIS Knafel Building. Get more detailed information about Computer Labs. Please Note: unattended rendering is not allowed in the computer labs. Please contact Help Desk for information about our rendering services. |
| Contact | Walk-in Support located in Gund Hall, Room L19. Call 617-496-3810. Email helpdesk@gsd.harvard.edu |