Most computational systems at Carnegie are based on Linux. Secure Shell (ssh) provides an encrypted and authenticated means of connecting to Linux systems.
- Download PuTTY (http://www.putty.org/), a free SSH client
- (Optional) Download, install, and start the "Public Domain" release of Xming (http://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/).
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(Optional) Ensure XMing is running *first* if you plan on using any graphical applications
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Open Putty
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(Optional) Browse to "Connection" -> "SSH" -> "X11", Enable X11 Forwarding, and set the "X display location" to "localhost:0"
- Under "Session", set the "Host Name" to the hostname of the linux server you're connecting to (e.g. ssh.dpb.ciw.edu)
- Enter a name under "Saved Sessions" and click the "Save" button. This session can be loaded later by selecting it and clicking the "Load" button
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Click on "Open"
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If this is the first time you've connected to this server, you'll be asked to accept the server's digital identity key. Click on "Yes"
- Enter your username and password when prompted. If the system is protected by Duo, you'll be asked to verify the connection with your 2-factor device (either a code or authorizing via a push response)
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You are now logged in. On most Carnegie systems, you'll be presented with the current system status. You can access this information again via the "dynmotd" command