Connecting Securely to Servers
We take security seriously. When connecting to a server with a username and password, you need to do so securely.
For our main file and print servers, this happens automatically. For our web and linux servers, you will need to use special programs.
File Transfer
For connecting to your home and project directories, you will need to use the SCP or SFTP prototcol. We no longer support plain FTP. Here are ways you can transfer files:
In Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver has an SFTP mode.... When you set up your site connection, pick FTP, and make sure to check the SFTP box.
For Windows
Use WinSCP - http://winscp.net/eng/index.php
For Macs
You can use Fetch in SFTP mode.
Command Line Access
For connecting to the command line of servers such as emt and ed101, you will need to use the SSH protocol. We no longer support Telnet. Here are ways you can connect:
For Windows
Use Putty - http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
For Macs
Use SSH from the terminal. Go to Finder -> Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal. Then type ssh username@servername.
