When accessing rstudio.it.ilstu.edu – sometimes the profile level settings get corrupted and prevent the ability to run or install packages. To resolve this issue, you will need to run a command that resets your profile back to the default settings.
Click Terminal at the bottom left, and run the command “rm -rf R” (this will remove all settings for your profile)
Log off at the top right (this will prompt a reload R? question, say yes and let it reload.
How to use Remote Collaboration mode to view each others sessions (with remote control option) through vdi.it.ilstu.edu
Click the up arrow near the time at the lower right of the VM – and click on the monitor icon
2. Enter the ulid@ilstu.edu of the user you would like to share to, and then click Copy Link
3. Open Office365 Outlook and email the copied link to the ulid@ilstu.edu of the user you would like to share to (Note: this must be another user who is entitled to use this system, i.e. faculty, staff, students of School of IT or CAST)
4. You can give full control and see the status of anyone connected (including disconnect) other sessions the green monitor icon
In our PVE, we currently support TOTP (Time-based One-time Password) and we highly recommend everyone using the system implement it to better secure their account. There are several options available for TOTP. Here, we show phone instructions but TOTP is available as a browser extension as well for Firefox and Chromium-based browsers such as Brave and Vivaldi.
How to set up TOTP for your ULID in PVE:
Download and install the TOTP app from the appropriate app store
Log in to PVE as you normally would
In the left menu, select Datacenter at the top and go to Users
Select your ULID and click on the TFA option at the top
On your phone, open the TOTP app and add a new key by pressing the QR Scan button
Scan the QR code generated by PVE on the computer screen with your phone, then enter the authentication PIN that is generated on your phone in the PVE TOTP configuration window
Finally, enter your password to complete the TOTP setup
Next time you log in to PVE, after authenticating with your password, you will be asked for enter your TOTP PIN. To retrieve the PIN, open the TOTP app on your phone, and find the entry called Proxmox Web UI. The sequence of number being displayed for the entry is your PIN. Enter it into the PVE TOTP authenticator to complete your login.
The Virtual Machine (VM) console in proxmox gives a rudimentary interface – so we highly recommend utilizing the SPICE console through the virt-viewer client. To view SPICE consoles, you will need the virt-viewer client installed on your local device:
To open a SPICE console, there are four options available:
Note: In Chrome and Edge, when opening a console, a file will download automatically. You need to manually run that file, which will open the virt-viewer client and establish the console connection. In Firefox and Vivaldi, however, you are prompted to open or save the file, and you can select to open it to have the file launched as soon as it downloads.
OPTION 1
Right-click a VM and select console
OPTION 2
With the VM selected, click the Console button on the top right of the screen
OPTION 3
Click the drop-down option on the right of the Console button and select SPICE
In Proxmox, there are have multiple ways to utilize Power Commands. But before we discuss the ways to access the commands, I will describe to you the functionality of each individual Power Operation and what it affects.
Hibernate
Suspends the OS and enters a sleep state.
Pause
Pauses the OS.
Reboot
Properly shuts down and restarts the operating system.
Reset
Resets the virtual machine abruptly without consideration for your work in progress.
Reload
Reloads the virtual machines operating system.
Start
Turns on the virtual machine.
Suspend
Saves the state of your computer and powers off.
Stop
Powers off the virtual machine abruptly with no consideration for work in progress.
Three ways to access power options.
Method1
Right click your virtual machine and you will have access to your power commands.
Method 2
Click on your virtual machine.
Go to your console to access your virtual environment.
Click the side bar
Click the power button to access the power commands.
Method 3
Click on your virtual machine.
Go to your console.
Go to the upper right hand corner and you will have access to your power commands.
At the PVE login screen, verify the realm is set to “adilstu” and enter your ULID and password
Upon successful login, you are notified regarding your access to a restricted system and relevant compliance standards. You can close the notification by selecting “OK” or by clicking the “x” button.
**Optional
Once logged in, switch your view to Pool View by going to the top left drop-down and selecting “Pool View”