Topic: Arcus
Arcus Mail Server
Arcus has a mail server available to resources in the Arc1 cloud. This mail server is not available to resources in AWS GovCloud nor in Azure Government. Mail Server: mail.arcus.mil Port: TCP/25 Username/Password: None TLS: Off Access to the mail server is not open by default; if you would like access, please submit a support ticket and specify the Cloudspace that requires access to the mail server.
Arcus has a mail server available to resources in the Arc1 cloud. This mail server is not available to resources in AWS GovCloud nor in Azure Government. Mail Server: mail.arcus.mil Port: TCP/25 Username/Password: None TLS: Off Access to the mail server is not open by default; if you would like access, please submit a support ticket and specify the Cloudspace that requires access to the mail server.
Known Limitations
1. Legacy Deployment/Deployment Run props vs. new JSON/YAML Deployment Run props Linux’s JSON parsing function, “JQ”, doesn’t allow us to create a variable that makes it easy to call the data within the properties file. It functions in a way that would require us to create a variable for each nested piece of data. 2. You cannot edit Scenarios directly You have to make a new one or clone the one you have in order to change it.
1. Legacy Deployment/Deployment Run props vs. new JSON/YAML Deployment Run props Linux’s JSON parsing function, “JQ”, doesn’t allow us to create a variable that makes it easy to call the data within the properties file. It functions in a way that would require us to create a variable for each nested piece of data. 2. You cannot edit Scenarios directly You have to make a new one or clone the one you have in order to change it.
xRDP File Transfer And CAC Passthrough Limitations
xRDP File Transfer And CAC Passthrough Limitations Many users have been switching from VNC to xRDP for a GUI interface connection on linux based machines. xRDP seems to be a little more stable and works better with GPU in particular. However, there are some limitations on xRDP that users have come across: xRDP File Transfer First and foremost is file transfer. Normally for xRDP on Linux this should work just fine, as a mount point will get added to the user’s home directory at /home/<loggedinusername>/thinclient_drives/GUACFS.
xRDP File Transfer And CAC Passthrough Limitations Many users have been switching from VNC to xRDP for a GUI interface connection on linux based machines. xRDP seems to be a little more stable and works better with GPU in particular. However, there are some limitations on xRDP that users have come across: xRDP File Transfer First and foremost is file transfer. Normally for xRDP on Linux this should work just fine, as a mount point will get added to the user’s home directory at /home/<loggedinusername>/thinclient_drives/GUACFS.
File Drop-Off
How To Use File Drop-Off Go to the storage bucket In the upper right hand corner, choose the person icon Add their email They will receive a link where they can upload a file to the bucket
How To Use File Drop-Off Go to the storage bucket In the upper right hand corner, choose the person icon Add their email They will receive a link where they can upload a file to the bucket
Terms of Service
Terms of Service All users registering for an account with Arcus are required to review and accept the Arcus terms of service and terms of use. Existing users logging into Arcus will also be prompted to review and accept the Arcus terms of service. This step cannot be bypassed, and accepting the terms of service is required to access Arcus. The Arcus terms of service governs your use of the websites, content, software, and services offered through Arcus.
Terms of Service All users registering for an account with Arcus are required to review and accept the Arcus terms of service and terms of use. Existing users logging into Arcus will also be prompted to review and accept the Arcus terms of service. This step cannot be bypassed, and accepting the terms of service is required to access Arcus. The Arcus terms of service governs your use of the websites, content, software, and services offered through Arcus.
Software Licenses
Software Licensing in Arcus Licensing for systems within Arcus falls into one of the 4 categories listed below: 1. Operating Systems – Covered by the cloud provider 2. DoD Wide Licenses – If there is an available DoD wide license (e.g. Tenable Nessus, Java) Arcus will take care of the paperwork and request to make it available to the user community 3. Other DoD Licenses – Arcus will coordinate user requirements with resources like the Mythics program office so the Government does not pay for licenses it already has
Software Licensing in Arcus Licensing for systems within Arcus falls into one of the 4 categories listed below: 1. Operating Systems – Covered by the cloud provider 2. DoD Wide Licenses – If there is an available DoD wide license (e.g. Tenable Nessus, Java) Arcus will take care of the paperwork and request to make it available to the user community 3. Other DoD Licenses – Arcus will coordinate user requirements with resources like the Mythics program office so the Government does not pay for licenses it already has
Package Repository
Overview Arcus has a package repository available for Red Hat systems. Arcus provided Red Hat 7 and Red Hat 6 templates are already registered with this service. Available Packages Packages are available from the following channels: rhel-6-server-rpms rhel-6-server-optional-rpms rhel-6-server-supplementary-rpms rhel-6-server-rh-common-rpms rhel-6-server-extras-rpms rhel-6-server-debug-rpms rhel-7-server-rpms rhel-7-server-optional-rpms rhel-7-server-supplementary-rpms rhel-7-server-rh-common-rpms rhel-7-server-extras-rpms rhel-7-server-debug-rpms rhel-7-server-ansible-2.6-rpms rhel-7-server-dotnet-rpms rhel-7-server-ose-3.11-rpms epel-6 epel-7 Reference The following details about the repository service are for reference: The Arcus repository is located here: Arcus Repo.
Overview Arcus has a package repository available for Red Hat systems. Arcus provided Red Hat 7 and Red Hat 6 templates are already registered with this service. Available Packages Packages are available from the following channels: rhel-6-server-rpms rhel-6-server-optional-rpms rhel-6-server-supplementary-rpms rhel-6-server-rh-common-rpms rhel-6-server-extras-rpms rhel-6-server-debug-rpms rhel-7-server-rpms rhel-7-server-optional-rpms rhel-7-server-supplementary-rpms rhel-7-server-rh-common-rpms rhel-7-server-extras-rpms rhel-7-server-debug-rpms rhel-7-server-ansible-2.6-rpms rhel-7-server-dotnet-rpms rhel-7-server-ose-3.11-rpms epel-6 epel-7 Reference The following details about the repository service are for reference: The Arcus repository is located here: Arcus Repo.
Customer FAQs
Question: When a user is sent a link to upload a file to Arcus to his/her email, how long is the link valid? If there is no limit on this, can there be? Example: User A uploads a file. User A then leaves his/her current role and should no longer be able to upload a file. Since this was a link and the user need not be registered in Arcus could he/she keep uploading files indefinitely?
Question: When a user is sent a link to upload a file to Arcus to his/her email, how long is the link valid? If there is no limit on this, can there be? Example: User A uploads a file. User A then leaves his/her current role and should no longer be able to upload a file. Since this was a link and the user need not be registered in Arcus could he/she keep uploading files indefinitely?
Logging in to Arcus with a Certificate
Arcus uses certificate-based authentication only. There is no username/password access to Arcus. Certificate options are: DoD Common Access Card (CAC) External Certificate Authority (ECA) certificate (more info about obtaining an ECA certificate) Logging in to Arcus First and foremost, ensure your certificate is loaded into your browser If using a CAC, ensure you have the proper middleware installed, and your CAC is inserted into your CAC reader If using an ECA certificate, ensure the certificate has been imported into your browser Navigate to the Arcus site URL: https://arcus-cloud.
Arcus uses certificate-based authentication only. There is no username/password access to Arcus. Certificate options are: DoD Common Access Card (CAC) External Certificate Authority (ECA) certificate (more info about obtaining an ECA certificate) Logging in to Arcus First and foremost, ensure your certificate is loaded into your browser If using a CAC, ensure you have the proper middleware installed, and your CAC is inserted into your CAC reader If using an ECA certificate, ensure the certificate has been imported into your browser Navigate to the Arcus site URL: https://arcus-cloud.
Deployed System Connectivity
Outbound Connectivity Systems deployed into a cloudspace in one of the local Arcus clouds or commercial providers (e.g. AWS GovCloud, Azure, etc.) have the ability to reach out of the enclave to the greater network to access resources. Systems deployed in other DoD cloud providers (e.g. DISA milCloud) are subject to the providers standard rules. Most ports and traffic are allowed, per the latest DoD PPS. If outbound traffic is blocked, submit a support ticket and the request will be reviewed.
Outbound Connectivity Systems deployed into a cloudspace in one of the local Arcus clouds or commercial providers (e.g. AWS GovCloud, Azure, etc.) have the ability to reach out of the enclave to the greater network to access resources. Systems deployed in other DoD cloud providers (e.g. DISA milCloud) are subject to the providers standard rules. Most ports and traffic are allowed, per the latest DoD PPS. If outbound traffic is blocked, submit a support ticket and the request will be reviewed.
vGPU Capabilities
Overview A GPU is a Graphical Processing Unit. It allows computers to better handle graphics-intensive applications, such as web design, video editing, and 3D rendering. A virtual GPU – a vGPU – brings the same functionality to a virtualized system with much greater flexibility in overall capacity and resource availability. Arcus has implemented virtual Graphics Processing Unit (vGPU) capabilities to support those users who require additional resources for graphical- or computational-intensive applications.
Overview A GPU is a Graphical Processing Unit. It allows computers to better handle graphics-intensive applications, such as web design, video editing, and 3D rendering. A virtual GPU – a vGPU – brings the same functionality to a virtualized system with much greater flexibility in overall capacity and resource availability. Arcus has implemented virtual Graphics Processing Unit (vGPU) capabilities to support those users who require additional resources for graphical- or computational-intensive applications.