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Friday, September 22, 2023
vscode: Remote Access and Code Editing Step 1: Install vscode Step 2: Install Remote-SSH Extension Step 3: Create Remote-SSH Connection Step 4: Open Folder on Remote Server Step 5: Open a terminal, edit some code, run some code! In addition to these instructions, you can find a video tutorial here: Video: vscode: Remote Access... More
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
This most directly impacts students who are using the SCS Openstack, as the SCS Openstack can only be accessed via a Carleton network. So from home you are required to use VPN to access the SCS... More
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Openstack technical support is provided by the SCS Technical Staff. In order to provide effective support, please include the following items in your email so that we have as much information as possible. WARNING: To be provided technical support, you must first: Have thoroughly reviewed the technical support articles found on our Openstack... More
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Computing Devices not Supported by SCS Many courses offered by the School of Computer Science, especially undergraduate courses rely heavily on Virtual Machines and other forms of virtualization. Given this, it is required that you have access to a personal computing device which supports virtualization, while completing your program in the SCS.... More
Friday, January 29, 2021
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
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) Enter settings into putty: Enter username /... More
Openstack Console - Security Warning Connect to an Openstack Instance Using the Openstack Console This article explains how to connect to an openstack web console using a web browser. Openstack Console - Security Warning SECURITY WARNING: It is important to remember than ANY user logged into an openstack project can view the console for... More
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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
Uploading Custom Images to Openstack Snapshots: Customizing Existing Openstack Images Openstack Image Considerations Openstack Image Tips Minimize Image Size Uploading Custom Images to Openstack Due to space constraints, only the SCS Technical Staff can upload new custom images to Openstack. Please contact them to arrange for your image to be... More
Friday, November 22, 2019
Why extend a disk? What is LVM Partition Check Existing Space Extend Partition using the Script Extend Partition Manually Why extend a disk? Many of our images (primarily on openstack) do not grow their partition/file system size automatically if you choose a flavor (openstack resource definition) that allocates more disk space to your instance... More
Thursday, October 3, 2019
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
Thursday, September 12, 2019
NOTE: This example uses putty, but the settings are the same for any tool using SSH, SCP, etc. Download Putty: here Use the following settings to make a terminal connection - Some of your settings will be different host: 134.117.216.10 - Replace this with your own instance's floating IP address username: student - default... More
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