FAQs

This is a collection of frequently asked questions and problems posed by SOECS users. New items will be posted here occasionally, so watch this page. If you have a specific question, please submit a Help Request.

Quick Answers

• Lab Location and Hours
• Help Request
• Equipment Reservations
• Multimedia Classrooms

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the rules of the labs?

  The lab locations, rules, and available software are posted here.

• Can I access the files I have stored on my SOECS Windows account from home?

  Yes, simply follow our tutorial.

• How do I change my password?

  You can change your account password by visitiing: https://www.aims.ku.edu/password/.

• How do I check how much space I have left?

  • Double click on "My Computer". Click on the Icon that has your username (its the U:\ one). That will bring up your folder and show how much space you have left on it. It should look something like:

    

    The part on the left hand side of the window that says "Free" shows how much space you have left.

• Where can I get an SFTP client for remote access to my files?

  Putty, a free ssh client is available for free from http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/.

• Where can I get web space?

  KU faculty, staff, students, and student groups have the ability to create a personal website on people.ku.edu. Learn about personal website hosting.