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4 (% style="color: rgb(0,0,0);" %)**This page is meant to serve as a **(% style="color: rgb(255,0,0);" %)**supplement to the normal documentation**(% style="color: rgb(0,0,0);" %)** in case of misunderstandings or unclear descriptions. It **(% style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(255, 0, 0)" %)**does not replace**(% style="color: rgb(0,0,0);" %)** the documentation which therefore should be considered first. Consider in particular:**
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6 * [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.WebHome]]
7 * [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.WebHome]]
8 * [[doc:BI.Belle II Support.WebHome]]
9 * [[doc:BI.Belle II Collaborative Services and Tools.WebHome]]
10 * [[doc:BI.Belle II Membership Management System.WebHome]]
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23 If you want us to add another tip here, let us know via __b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org//.//__
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26 {{confluence_tip title="I am new to Belle II. What do I have to do?"}}
27 Please refer to the page [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.WebHome]]. You need to register.
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30 {{confluence_tip title="I need to contact the mailing lists manager / master?"}}
31 Please use exclusively use __[[listmaster_AT_belle2.org>>url:http://b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org||shape="rect"]]//.
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35 {{confluence_tip title="How do I become a Belle II member and how do I get into the Belle II Membership Management System? "}}
36 If you have DESY credentials to access the Belle II collaborative services such as confluence, you were automatically included in the [[doc:BI.Belle II Membership Management System.WebHome]] (B2MMS). If not please refer to [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.WebHome]]. With your registration you will be included in the [[doc:BI.Belle II Membership Management System.WebHome]] (B2MMS).
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39 {{confluence_tip title="I lost the password of my KEKCC account."}}
40 The account of the KEK computing facility is **different** from the credentials for the Belle II collaborative services (B2CS). For your KEKCC account please contact (% style="color: rgb(0,51,102);" %)__takanori.hara_AT_kek.jp__(%%) . The B2CS is handled by __b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org__ .__//
41 //__
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44 {{confluence_tip title="How do I change my email address in the collaboration email list?"}}
45 The collaboration members email list is automatically created from the Belle II Membership Management System (B2MMS). Please change your email address there (see [[doc:BI.Belle II Membership Management System.WebHome]]).
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48 {{confluence_tip title="When does my password expire?"}}
49 Login by //ssh// to [[bastion.desy.de>>url:http://bastion.desy.de||shape="rect"]] using your DESY credentials and type 'kinit'. Example:
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51 bastion02: [~~] kinit      
52 Password for [[xxx@DESY.DE>>mailto:gellrich@DESY.DE||shape="rect"]]:
53 Warning: Your password will expire in 33 days on Wed Mar 28 00:59:58 2018
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55 In case you can't remember your password, please write to __[[b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org>>url:http://b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org||shape="rect"]]//.//__//
56 //An admin will set a temporary password and you will be asked to use this temporary password to log in to [[https:~~/~~/password.desy.de/>>url:https://password.desy.de/||shape="rect"]] and set a new one.
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59 {{confluence_tip title="I forgot my password?"}}
60 In case you can't remember your password, please write to __b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org//.//__//
61 //An admin will set a temporary password and you will be asked to use this temporary password to log in to [[https:~~/~~/password.desy.de/>>url:https://password.desy.de/||shape="rect"]] and set a new one.
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64 {{confluence_tip title="The certificate-based registration fails, because my name is not in the CN of my certificate."}}
65 The portal compares your name with the name in your certificate to avoid miss-use of stolen certificates. In this very rare case cancel the process and contact__ b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org__.__//
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69 {{confluence_tip title="Who is the representative of my institution (IR)?"}}
70 Please ask your colleagues. We might also help you by email at __b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org__.
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73 {{confluence_tip title="How long does it take to get a Belle II membership?"}}
74 Your membership request triggers an approval  workflow which involves the representative of your institution (IR), and the IB - if you are physicist / faculty/staff - followed by the creation of your DESY credentials (account name / password). The entire process is usually finished within one workday but obviously depends on the availability of people.
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77 {{confluence_tip title="How long does it take to create my login credentials?"}}
78 (% style="color: rgb(0,51,102);" %)The creation of the login credentials is finished within one work day. Please note: DESY is in the Central European Time-zone (CET).
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81 {{confluence_tip title="How can I login to DESY?"}}
82 Your credentials (account name / password) are good to login to DESY by //ssh// to bastion.desy.de. You will see your AFS home dir at DESY (DESY.DE).
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85 {{confluence_tip title="Do I have a DESY and belle2.org e-mail address?"}}
86 The addresses are of the form 'firstname[.middlename].lastname_AT_desy.de' and 'firstname[.middlename].lastname_AT_belle2.org'. See [[Belle II email Addresses>>doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.Belle II Email Addresses.WebHome]] .
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89 {{confluence_tip title="Are there infos about the NAF?"}}
90 Please refer to the// [[NAF-Wiki>>url:https://naf-wiki.desy.de/Main_Page||shape="rect"]] .
91 //
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94 {{confluence_tip title="How can I use my account with GIT/stash?"}}
95 Please refer to [[doc:BI.Belle II Internal.Software.Software Basf2SoftwarePortal.GitIntroduction.WebHome]] .
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98 {{confluence_tip title="What does PEM stand for?"}}
99 'Privacy Enhanced Mail'. This is your 'real' personal email address with your mailbox behind.
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102 {{confluence_tip title="I want to change my e-mail address?"}}
103 Please send an email to  __b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org__//.//
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106 {{confluence_tip title="Renewing / changing password?"}}
107 The DESY credentials ( account name / password) are valid for **all** resources. Use [[https:~~/~~/password.desy.de/>>url:https://password.desy.de/||shape="rect"]] . Please denote [[doc:BI.DESY Requirements for Account Names and Passwords.WebHome]].
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110 {{confluence_tip title="Can I use my KEK account/passwords at DESY?"}}
111 No, the DESY and the KEK registry are completely independent. Please refer to [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.WebHome]] to request DESY credentials (account name / password). Your DESY credentials are good for all Belle II collaborative services including the membership management system.
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114 {{confluence_tip title="Do I need a KEK account to get into the Belle II membership management system?"}}
115 No, you request Belle II membership via [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.WebHome]], which generates login credentials at DESY which are good for all Belle II collaborative services including the membership management system.
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118 {{confluence_tip title="Do I need a KEK account to gain access to the Belle II collaborative services and tools?"}}
119 No, you request Belle II membership via [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.WebHome]], which generates login credentials at DESY which are good for all Belle II collaborative services including the membership management system.
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122 {{confluence_tip title="Can I use my DESY account/password at KEK?"}}
123 No, the KEK and the DESY registry are completely independent. Please refer to [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.WebHome]] to request a KEK account.
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126 {{confluence_tip title="I want to use Belle II computing resources?"}}
127 Registered Belle II users may get access to the Analysis Facility (NAF) at DESY. Please refer to [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.Belle II Requesting Additional Resource Access.WebHome]].//
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131 {{confluence_tip title="How to convert my KEK user certificate to .p12?"}}
132 Please refer to this// KEK [[manual.>>url:http://gridca.kek.jp/repository/usersmanual.html||shape="rect"]]
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136 {{confluence_tip title="My initial password does not work. I am sure though that it is the right one."}}
137 The DESY registry needs some time (<=5h) to set up the credentials and notify the connected services. Please try again in a few hours. You will get an email if everything is set up.
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140 {{confluence_tip title="I got my Grid user certificate in an e-mail?"}}
141 You must copy the certificate part in the email into a file such as '//mycert.cer//' and import this into your browser.
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144 {{confluence_tip title="What are the 'Conditions of Use for Information-Processing Systems at DESY' all about?"}}
145 At the bottom of the request portal you are asked to agree to the '[[Conditions of Use for Information-Processing Systems at DESY>>url:http://it.desy.de/e93779/BO-IV-DESY-Eng.pdf||rel="nofollow" shape="rect" class="external-link"]]'. The underlying document contains links to pages which are not relevant for abroad users, such as the local work council '[[http:~~/~~/www.desy.de/betriebsrat'.>>url:http://www.desy.de/betriebsrat||rel="nofollow" shape="rect" class="external-link"]]
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148 {{confluence_tip title="I needed a .p12 cert for my browser but seem to have .p7b?"}}
149 Please refer to [[https:~~/~~/www.sslshopper.com/ssl-converter.html>>url:https://www.sslshopper.com/ssl-converter.html||shape="rect"]] for details.
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152 {{confluence_tip title="What are Belle II credentials?"}}
153 The Belle II credentials are your account name and your password. The credentials are valid for **all** resources. Please denote [[doc:BI.DESY Requirements for Account Names and Passwords.WebHome]].
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156 {{confluence_tip title="Are there step-by-step instructions to obtain and use a Grid user certificate?"}}
157 Please go to [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.WebHome]] and scroll down.
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160 {{confluence_tip title="Where is the Belle II members list?"}}
161 Please refer to the official [[Belle II members list>>url:http://belle.kek.jp/secured2/secretary/memberlist/list2.cgi||shape="rect"]] (protected).
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164 {{confluence_tip title="What are Grid certificates all about?"}}
165 Please refer to the page [[doc:BI.Belle II Registration and Account FAQ.What are Grid User Certificates.WebHome]] . Note: Service or host certificates identify services and hosts not users!
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168 {{confluence_tip title="Why am I asked for my date and place of birth?"}}
169 In order to uniquely identify you in our system, we have to know your date and place of birth. Be sure the information will not be used elsewhere according to the privacy rules.
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172 {{confluence_tip title="I am confused about the name of the VO. Is it 'belle' or 'belle2.org'?"}}
173 For historic reasons the VO [['belle'>>url:https://voms.cc.kek.jp:8443/voms/belle||shape="rect"]] is the **correct** one. Although this seems wrong, please do **not** use the VO 'belle2.org'.
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176 {{confluence_tip title="When trying to connect to the KEK VOMS server I see 'SSL_ERROR_HANDSHAKE_FAILURE_ALERT'?"}}
177 In order to create the necessary secure connection to the KEK VOMS server, your browser needs to accept the VOMS server's certificate. Click 'Advanced' /  'Add exception' / 'Get certificate' / 'Store permanently' / 'Confirm' .
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180 {{confluence_tip title="My browser complains about connection / SSL problems?"}}
181 Connection errors such as 'SSL_ERROR_HANDSHAKE_FAILURE_ALERT' are due to old or missing CA certificates in your browser. You might want to check //Preferences / Advanced / Certificates / View Certificates / Servers //and// Authorities .// Also consider to use another browser. We have good experiences with **firefox** and we saw also **safari** on MAC working. From our experience there is usually someone in your group or institute who managed.
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184 {{confluence_tip title="What is my Belle II account at DESY good for?"}}
185 The DESY Belle II credentials you got through the [[registration procedure>>doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.WebHome]] can be used to access the **new** Belle II web pages and the new Confluence Wiki incl. JIRA and STASH.
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188 {{confluence_tip title="Do I have to renew my Belle II account at DESY yearly as at KEK?"}}
189 No, this is not necessary but you will be asked regularly to change your password. The account name / password is valid for **all** resources. Please denote [[doc:BI.DESY Requirements for Account Names and Passwords.WebHome]].
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192 {{confluence_tip title="Do I have a DESY account?"}}
193 If you were able to or are still able to login to //bastion.desy.de// , you got DESY credentials earlier which can be used for Belle II. Contact b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org . A new registration attempt via the portal would fail.
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196 {{confluence_tip title="I have already a Grid user certifcate?"}}
197 Belle II collaborators who have a //already// a **Grid user certificate** and are //already// member of the **VO** '[[belle'>>url:https://voms.cc.kek.jp:8443/voms/belle||shape="rect"]] see [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.WebHome]]. Make sure the Grid user certificate is in the browser!
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200 {{confluence_tip title="I have a already a DESY account?"}}
201 Belle II collaborators who have //already// a **DESY credentials** should contact __//b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org//__ . The credentials can be prepared for Belle II. A **Grid user certificate** and the membership in the **VO** '[[belle'>>url:https://voms.cc.kek.jp:8443/voms/belle||rel="nofollow" shape="rect" class="external-link"]] is strongly recommended though.
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204 {{confluence_tip title="Is my Grid user certificate in the browser?"}}
205 Check existence and validity of your Grid user certificate in your **firefox** browser in //Preferences / Advanced / Certificates / View Certificates / Your Certificate.
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209 {{confluence_tip title="I want to change my password?"}}
210 Use [[https:~~/~~/password.desy.de/>>url:https://password.desy.de/||shape="rect"]] or (deprecated!) login to //bastion.desy.de// and use the command '//passwd//'. It connects to the DESY registry which manages the access to afs, [[web>>url:http://belle2.org||shape="rect"]] pages, and //Atlassian// tools (confluence, stash, agira, bamboo). The [[Sympa>>url:https://lists.belle2.org||shape="rect"]] ML server and [[Indico>>url:https://indico.desy.de/categoryDisplay.py?categId=428||shape="rect"]] are //not// managed automatically. The account name / password is valid for **all** resources. Please denote [[doc:BI.DESY Requirements for Account Names and Passwords.WebHome]].
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213 {{confluence_tip title="I changed my DESY password using 'passwd' on a DESY login host?"}}
214 The command '//passwd//' issued on a DESY login host, e.g. //bastion.desy.de//, connects to the DESY registry which manages the access to afs, [[web>>url:http://belle2.org||shape="rect"]] pages, and //Atlassian// tools (confluence, stash, agira, bamboo). The [[Sympa>>url:https://lists.belle2.org||shape="rect"]] ML server and [[Indico>>url:https://indico.desy.de/categoryDisplay.py?categId=428||shape="rect"]] are //not// managed automatically.
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217 {{confluence_tip title="I lost my password?"}}
218 If your password got lost we reset it for you, please contact //b2-helpdesk_AT_belle2.org//. **Do not register again! **Please denote [[doc:BI.DESY Requirements for Account Names and Passwords.WebHome]].
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221 {{confluence_tip title="Which resources can I use by default?"}}
222 See [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.Belle II Requesting Additional Resource Access.WebHome]].
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225 {{confluence_tip title="I need access to additional resouces?"}}
226 See [[doc:BI.Belle II Newcomers.Belle II User Registration.Belle II Requesting Additional Resource Access.WebHome]].
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229 {{confluence_tip title="Am I member of the VO 'belle'?"}}
230 See [[https:~~/~~/voms.cc.kek.jp:8443/voms/belle>>url:https://voms.cc.kek.jp:8443/voms/belle||shape="rect"]] .
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233 {{confluence_tip title="I lost the password of my Grid user certificate?"}}
234 As the private key the password is as the the word implies 'private'. It is only known to you. Unfortunately you must request a new certificate from your CA.
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237 {{confluence_tip title="How to test my Grid user certificate in ~~/.globus ?"}}
238 Grid users usually have exported their Grid user certificate to ~~/.globus to use it with Grid commands such as 'voms-proxy-init', 'dirac-proxy-init', or 'gb2_proxy_init'. The following commands may help to investigate the situation.
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242 ~> cd ~~/.globus
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246 -r~-~-r~-~-r~-~- 1  usercert.pem
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248 -r~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- 1  userkey.pem
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252 Checking if public (cert) and private (key) match:
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258 ~> openssl x509 -noout -modulus -in usercert.pem | openssl md5
259 ~> openssl rsa -noout -modulus -in userkey.pem | openssl md5
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264 Checking subject, issuer, and validity dates:
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266 ~> openssl x509 -subject -issuer -email -dates -noout -in ~~/.globus/usercert.pem
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