Technical Help
Step-by-step tutorials and guides for CERN technical tools and environments.
VS Code Remote via WSL
Step-by-step guide for connecting VS Code to CERN lxplus and other Linux servers using WSL and SSH on Windows.
Kerberos & SSH Setup
Set up Kerberos authentication and SSH access to CERN lxplus, EOS, and AFS from any platform.
ROOT Quick-Start
Get started with the ROOT data analysis framework: installation, first histogram, PyROOT, and reading .root files.
CERN GitLab
CERN GitLab setup, SSH keys, Kerberos authentication, merge request workflow, and CI/CD basics.
CERN IT Basics
Computing account, eduroam Wi-Fi, EDH, ServiceNow, VPN, printing, and what to do when things break.
Safety Training
Mandatory safety course, radiation protection, e-learning modules, and 3-year renewal requirements.
Access Cards
Card types, badge wearing rules, vehicle access, ADaMS Mobile, and lost card procedures.
Telework Policy
40% telework limit, supervisor approval, OC No. 7 framework, and location flexibility rules.
SWAN (Jupyter Notebooks)
CERN SWAN service: creating Jupyter notebooks, EOS storage, ROOT/Python analysis, and sharing with colleagues.