Labs and Computing Resources

Labs and Resources

CDM has more than 600 workstations in labs and classrooms and the lastest in digital video production equipment. To use the equipment in most of these labs you need to Activate Your Account.

CDM labs in the loop campus

CDM Collaboration Lab	CDM First Floor
CDM Tutoring Lab	CDM 208
IPD Lab	CDM 348
CDM General Lab	CDM 400
Mac Lab	CDM 632
Editing Suite	CDM 632a
PC Lab	CDM 634
LAN Lab	CDM 659
Animation Lab	CDM 722
Sound Studio	CDM 724
COL Lab I	CDM 801
COL Lab II	CDM 819
Mac Classroom 1	CDM 922
Mac Classroom 2	CDM 928
CIM Cage	CDM 930

CDM's Research Labs

The Cage - CIM Equipment Center

The CIM Equipment Center in the Loop campus is the central repository for the production equipment available to students. The Equipment Center, or "The Cage," is stocked with digital camcorders, SLR cameras, field audio equipment, lighting supplies and control, and grip gear. CIM Operations staff are also located within the equipment center.

The Cage boasts a wide range of equipment, from small portable handy-cams, to cutting edge professional production equipment including the Sony EX-1 and 2 Red-One camera packages. A complimentary array of camera accessories and lighting packages, a variety of microphones, and other equipment is also available to suit any sized student production.

Learn more about the Cage Check-Out Policies.

DePaul Center Labs

Mac Lab 106A	DPC Concourse 106A
PC Lab 106B	DPC Concourse 106B
Mac Lab 106C	DPC Concourse 106C
Recording Studio 106D	DPC Concourse 106D

Lincoln Park Student Center Labs

COL Lab I	LPC Student Center 363
COL Lab II	LPC Student Center 363
Mac Lab 331	LPC Student Center 331

Software

MSDNAA
The Microsoft MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDNAA) is a special program to provide academic institutions, faculty, and students with leading-edge tools for students.

Terminal Server How-To
Students in some courses can connect remotely to CDM resources.
Download the access guide (300k PDF)

SSH FTP/Telnet Client
The SSH FTP/Telnet Client assists students in uploading files to their web space.

• Windows Client 5MB ZIP
• UNIX Client 2MB TAR

Remote Desktop Client
This software allows remote connection to desktops.

• Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
• Windows XP/Server 2003

Linux at CDM
CDM offers Ubuntu Linux in the Lan lab (CDM 659). If you need access to these machines, please contact a lab assistant for assistance with the login procedure.

For certain classes, you might need access to the Linux Environment remotely to complete an assignment. Please follow these steps:

• Make sure you activate your CDM account. Login with your CampusConnect username/password. This page will provide you with your CDM username/password.
• Connect via SSH to: cdmlinux.cdm.depaul.edu
• Enter your CDM username/password. Do not put CSTCIS before your username when logging into Linux via SSH.
• For any questions, please contact: linuxsupport@cdm.depaul.edu.