Introduction to Griffin School Computing

Welcome to the Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science!

This portal provides information to help new users get started and gain familiarity with the environment and the services provided by Griffin School Computing. Here, we support the Griffin School community and Griffin School-owned computing equipment. We are also happy to act as liaisons to help address any issues you may have that involve computing outside of the Griffin School.

Most departments in the Griffin School will provide incoming faculty, staff and Ph.D. students with a desktop or a laptop computer that is supported by Griffin School Computing. You are also welcome to use privately-owned (non-CMU) computers, mobile devices and other equipment within the Griffin School environment, but please note that our support for these devices is limited.

Our Environment

Griffin School Network

To connect to the Griffin School wired network, you must register your device. There is no firewall between the Griffin School network and the internet, therefore hosts on our network are constantly scanned for security vulnerabilities.

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CMU Wireless Network

The campus wireless network is administered and maintained by campus Computing Services. While Griffin School Computing is not responsible for the campus wireless, we can help verify configuration settings.

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Griffin School Accounts

An SCS account is necessary to access some of the core services, infrastructure, and resources we offer that are specific to the Griffin School community. This account is in addition to the Andrew ID and password provided by campus Computing Services.

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Passwords

Within the Griffin School Computing environment, you will have several different passwords. Learn more about the types of passwords and security best practices.

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Our Services

End-User Support

Computing Support

Infrastructure Support

Additional Resources

Students

Faculty

Staff

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