[Completed] ASPIRE 2A Scheduled System Maintenance From 3 Jun 2026, 9am to 8 Jun 2026, 4pm​

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Dear ASPIRE 2A users,

 

We are pleased to announce that the scheduled system maintenance for ASPIRE 2A has been completed. You may proceed to use the systems as per usual.

ACTION REQUIRED

A. Reset Password and SSH Keys

Following our recent system recovery, all users are required to update their login credentials and reset their SSH keys to ensure environment security.
Please follow the instructions below based on your organization’s enrollment:
1. Singapore Access Federation (SGAF) Users:
  • Log in to the web portal at user.nscc.sg to update your account password and upload your new SSH public key.
2. All Other Users:
  • Log in directly to your designated login node via your terminal or SSH client to perform your password change and update your SSH key.
Security Note:
Once your new SSH public key is successfully uploaded and verified, please ensure you delete your old SSH key from the system.

 

B. VPN Certificate Verification

For VPN users, please be informed that the VPN security certificate for vpn1.nscc.sg has been renewed.
As a result, some users may see a Check Point Endpoint Security warning indicating that the site certificate fingerprint has changed. This is expected due to the certificate renewal.
Please verify that the VPN site is shown as vpn1.nscc.sg. If the site name is correct, click “Trust and Continue” to proceed with the VPN connection.
Do not proceed if the VPN site name appears unfamiliar or different.

Please contact our Helpdesk via the Service Desk Portal or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

 

Thank you.

Warm regards,
The NSCC Team