SSH (Secure SHell) is a command line application for connecting remotely to linux machines at CAEDM. It offers a secure connection (as suggested by the name) so it is optimal for applications like copying important documents and transmitting important data.
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Connecting and Logging In
Logging in with SSH is just like logging in to a workstation at CAEDM. All your files will be availibe as they are on the system, and you should be able to run any command line application availible on the system. The system to log into for SSH is:
ssh.et.byu.edu
This server is accessible everywhere, but note that many public wifi networks do not allow port 22 (the port used by SSH), and so will not connect.
Connecting to an SSH server is a different process for different platforms.
Windows
You need to acquire the free application "putty" from the website. From there, create a new connection to the server indicated above, enter your CAEDM username and password, and you should be provided with a shell.
Macintosh and Linux
With both Macintosh and Linux, open a terminal. Connect with the 'ssh' command, used as follow:
username@ssh.et.byu.edu
It will prompt you to add the server as 'trusted'. Type 'yes' and hit enter. It should provide you with a shell.
The Shell
Once you have established a connection, you should have a command prompt. You are now logged into a CAEDM machine, and your working directory should be your J drive, or homespace. From here, you have access to all your files. To retrieve those files, the procedure (platform specific) is as follows:
Windows
Download WinSCP and use that. A more detailed explanation is here.
Macintosh and Linux
Exit your ssh connection and open a terminal. Use the command 'scp' as follows:
scp username@scp.et.byu.edu:~/path/to/file path/to/target/directory/
Where path to file is the path to the file you wish to retrieve, and path to target directory is the path to the directory in which you wish to insert the file.
A more detailed explanation of the shell can be found here.
