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Friday, January 29, 2021

SSH Connection with x2go Remote Desktop Client

SSH Connection with x2go Remote Desktop Client NOTE: This example uses x2go, but the connection settings are the same for other compatible remote desktop tools. Download x2go: here You can find a video demo of these instructions here: Connect to Remote Desktop via x2go (Video) Use the following settings to make the connection -... More

Friday, January 29, 2021

SSH Connection Using the putty SSH Terminal Client

SSH Connection Using the putty SSH Terminal Client NOTE: This example uses putty, but the settings are the same for any tool using ssh, scp, etc. Download Putty: here You can find a video demo of these instructions here: Connect Remotely via a putty terminal (video) Use the following settings to make a terminal... More

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Using SSH Keys to Support Multi-node Compute Tools & Scripts

Step 1: Set up Multiple Compute Nodes Step 2: Update hostname of the compute nodes Step 3: Set up the SSH Keys and Environment Step 4: Replicate the SSH Environment Step 5: Replicate /etc/hosts file Step 6: Test Your Passwordless SSH Connections! Graphic: Set up of SSH Enabled Multi-node Compute Environment Copy Files Between... More

Monday, January 25, 2021

Enable OpenSSH on Windows 10

OpenSSH is now included with Windows 10 (as of October 2018). Depending on your version of Windows, the feature may or may not be installed by default. Step 1: Check if SSH is enabled To check if SSH is enabled on your system, open a command prompt and end the command ssh. If it... More

Friday, November 22, 2019

Extend LVM (disk space)

What is LVM Partition Check Existing Space Extend LVM using the script Extend LVM manually What is LVM Partition Most of our standard images for OpenStack and VirtualBox virtual machines use LVM (Linux Logical Volume Manager) to provide the disk volume for the operating system, as well as additional storage volumes (if applicable). LVM... More

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Passwordless SSH With Key Pairs

What is an SSH Key Pair? Why use Key Pairs? Comparing Password vs Key Pair Authentication Creating Key Pairs Authenticating and Connecting with Key Pairs Advanced Topic: Configuring SSH SSH allows you to securely connect to remote computers and virtual machines. With SSH, you can use a computer remotely through the terminal, transfer files... More

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