1. VPN Access
   1. What is a VPN? What will we use it for?
   2. For Documentation Leads - Adding Members
   3. Accessing your VPN
   4. Fun Features of Apporto

VPN Access

What is a VPN? What will we use it for?

A VPN server is a powerful computer that you can access remotely. This allows you to use applications like Solidworks and COMSOL without downloading them on your personal computer.

The school offers a couple different VPN services under the name of “Cloudlabs,” and the specific one we use is called “Apporto.” They have our team under the name “SUBMARINE_ORG”.

For Documentation Leads - Adding Members

• Get the UCSD username and PID of the interested members
• Open a ticket by emailing “servicedesk@ucsd.edu” from the team’s email account : submarine.ucsd@gmail.com.
• Write a descriptive but concise email.

Example email:

Subject: Adding Members to add to Student Org Apporto Access

We would like to add the following members to the “SUBMARINE_ORG” organization on Apporto.

jsmith, A12345678

Thank you, Human Powered Submarine @ UCSD

• It is preferable to add multiple members at the same time if possible.
• They will probably add them within a few business days.

Accessing your VPN

• You can access Apporto through cloudlabs.ucsd.edu
• You’ll have to log in with your UCSD account.
• If you have been registered, there should be a “SUBMARINE_ORG” button
• You’ll then have to click Launch to start the Apporto GPU desktop in your browser
• It should work just like a little computer inside your computer!
• Be sure to disconnect when you are done.

Fun Features of Apporto

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