The College of Engineering information technology (IT) environment is continually evolving, and developments occur regularly. In order to keep the College community informed about what is going on with IT around campus, CAEN posts regular updates on this site.
ITS provides three wireless networks for campus. They are MWireless, MGuest, and eduroam. CAEN recommends using the MWireless network where possible. If you are having trouble connecting your wireless device, the CAEN Help Desk is available to help you as an additional option to calling ITS 4-HELP. The CAEN Help Desk is located at the Continue Reading »
Updated 2/26/2014: The GGBL 2505 computer lab is now open! Further details about the upgrades and changes to the lab are available at: https://caennews.engin.umich.edu/caen-computer-lab-in-ggbl-2505-has-reopened/
The CAEN computer lab in GGBL 2505, which has been closed for the Fall term due to the GGB building addition construction, is now being renovated and is scheduled Continue Reading »
CAEN is announcing three important changes related to the CAEN Windows remote desktop service.
The CAEN Windows remote desktop service provided network access to the same Windows environment, including commercial engineering applications, that is available in CAEN’s student computing labs.
On January 3, 2014 CAEN will:
CAEN is announcing two important changes related to the CAEN Linux Login Service.
The Linux login service provided network access to the same Linux environment, including commercial engineering applications, that is available in CAEN’s student computing labs.
On January 3, 2014 CAEN will:
The method for remotely accessing the CAEN Lab Software Environment (CLSE) for Windows is changing. Effective October 8, 2013, it will no longer be possible to access the 2012 CLSE via the http://www.itcs.umich.edu/sites/labs/virtual.php website. The new connection method requires that you install the VMware View client, a separate software application that is available for you Continue Reading »
Some locations and numbers of CAEN computers on Central Campus have changed over the Summer:
Shapiro
The 34 CAEN computers that had been spread across two rooms in Shapiro have been consolidated to room B100. All computers in this location are now CAEN computers. Another 10 computers will be installed later in the Fall term. Continue Reading »
324 new HP Z230 computers will be installed over the course of the Fall term to replace the oldest computers in the CAEN labs. The new computers were installed in the following labs:
GGBL 2505 is currently closed for remodeling and furniture upgrades. This facility will reopen later in the Fall term with collaboration/teaming space for small and larger groups. Each area will equipped with a CAEN desktop computer, large LED monitor, and connections for laptop presentation. Watch for opening announcements later in the term.
Please join us at complimentary MATLAB seminars for educators, academic researchers and students at the University of Michigan. Registration is required to attend:
Session 1:
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Continue Reading »
CAEN has received a limited number of one-year licenses for the SolidWorks 2013 Student Edition. These licenses are only available for Microsoft Windows operating systems. The license will expire either one year after activation or on December 31, 2014, whichever comes first. Any enrolled College of Engineering student who wishes to obtain a license Continue Reading »