Remote Access From Linux
How do I login remotely?
How can I use graphical applications remotely?
What are 'sftp' and 'scp'?
How do I log in remotely?
The Linux workstations allow remote logins using the ssh (secure shell) protocol only.
For example, to connect to remote access server number three, the command would be:
ssh username@shell03.acs.newpaltz.edu
where username is the username you use to log in at the computer science labs. Replace hum301-07 with any of the workstations or wyvern to connect to those computers.
How can I use graphical applications remotely?
You can run graphical applications remotely through the ssh protocol using an optional switch, "-X". To use it, replace the command detailed above with
ssh -X username@shell03.acs.newpaltz.edu
You should then be able to start any graphical application, such as
eclipse
What are 'sftp' and 'scp'?
You can use the following secure file transfer commands on any
Linux workstation:
- sftp - secure file transfer
- scp - secure remote file copy
These commands work similarly to the ftp and rcp commands.
Example syntax for the scp command:
- to copy a remote file foobar.txt to your computer:
scp username@shell03.acs.newpaltz.edu:foobar.txt /a/local/directory/
- to copy a local file foobar.txt to a remote computer:
scp foobar.txt username@shell03.acs.newpaltz.edu:/a/remote/directory/ .
- The -r option may be used to copy entire directories. For other options and useful information, see the man pages.
If you need to use the FTP protocol, you can do so (from on campus only) by connecting to
wyvern.cs.newpaltz.edu