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How to Get an Account
How to Logon to NetDB 
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How to Get an Account

Requirements for a NetDB Account:

  • You are a local network administrator (LNA), administer a large number of machines (system or lab administrator) or need to change IP addresses often (ITSS staff)
  • You have a valid sunetid
  • Your email and business phone number are accessible in StanfordWho to the Stanford community

To get an account, submit a ticket on HelpSU.

How to Logon to NetDB version 3

NetDB version 3 has a web interface at http://netdb.stanford.edu. NetDB version 3 is supported on the following platforms:

Windows: Netscape 3.x and later, Internet Explorer 4.x and later
Macintosh: Netscape 3.x and later
Unix: Netscape, Lynx

There are two ways to authenticate to NetDB: via (Mac- or PC-)Leland or via Stanford Web Authentication.

  • For Macintosh and Windows machines, login to MacLeland or PC-Leland. Open your web browser and go to http://netdb.stanford.edu; or
  • For Macintosh, Windows and Unix machines, open your web browser and go to http://netdb.stanford.edu. If you are not logged into MacLeland or PC-Leland (and choose not to, if prompted), you will be prompted to login with Stanford Web Authentication.

Your session will automatically end after one hour of inactivity. Any unsaved changes will be lost.

How to Get More Help or Send Comments

For the following problems, submit a ticket to HelpSU.

  • Changing your account settings
  • Using NetDB
  • Can't login
  • Don't know what addresses to use
  • Don't have access to a Node in your area
  • Record locked
  • Need to add or modify a department name, location name, or Node Make (e.g., Dell, Apple)
  • Feedback about the NetDB application
 
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