To all DT249 and MSc students taking Geographic Information Systems
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The following is a quick HOW-TO guide to help you access the various
services you'll need.
Rgds,
Mark.
Access to DIT network from outside DIT network (VPN)
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- go to ditnet.dit.ie
- there is an instructional video at
http://www.dit.ie/computing/studentresources/vpnaccess/
- this is a direct link to the login page -
https://ditnet.dit.ie/dana-na/auth/url_default/welcome.cgi
Access to GIS server (needs VPN)
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- From a computer running Windows 7:
- Start->All Programs->Accessories->Remote Desktop Connection
- Server URL is cork.ict.ad.dit.ie
- if you expand this dialog box you can save a profile containing the
server URL, your Log In and the domain (ICTDOMAIN)
Access to material on Webcourses (doesn't need VPN)
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- https://idp.dit.ie/idp/Authn/UserPassword
or
- http://www.dit.ie/webcourses
If you forget your password
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- go to mypassword.dit.ie
- you need to register for this to use it
Access to ESRI Virtual Campus (Online GIS course)
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- go to training.esri.com
- go to "My Training"->"Create new account"
- follow instructions to create "ESRI Global Account"
- IMPORTANT: Use your DIT UserId as your ESRI ID.
- IMPORTANT: Use your DIT email address
- These are important so that I can track your progress and allocate
marks. It's IN YOUR INTEREST to get this right.
- to access ESRI course material
- go to "My Training"->"Login"->"My Virtual Campus Training".
- under "Start a New Web Course" enter the code that I gave you to
activate the module. Press "GO", ENTER will not work.
- "Learning ArcGIS Desktop (for ArcGIS 10)" should appear on your
"Courses In Progress" list.
