The preferred method of logging into a cluster is using ssh (secure shell).
If using a Windows workstation you will have to use a third party ssh client
such as putty.
Here is an example which uses ssh to connect to the cluster
``axiom'' from the workstation
``legio.''
Example:
jdpoisso@legio ~]$ ssh axiom.ccmb.med.umich.edu jdpoisso@axiom.ccmb.med.umich.edu's password: Last login: Thu May 27 12:53:15 2010 from www.bioinformatics.med.umich.edu [jdpoisso@axiom ~]$
Important: Axiom may not be the name of your cluster, please ask
your advisor or technical contact which cluster you should be using.
Note that the when connecting to the cluster it may be necessary to use
its full name, as shown above. The full name of the cluster
``axiom'' is
``axiom.ccmb.med.umich.edu.'' Please see
your technical staff or supervisor to find the full name of your cluster
system.
Also notice, when logging into a cluster system, you are asked for a
password. Different clusters have different password policies, so some may
accept your campus uniqname and password, others may have a different set of
usernames and passwords. Again, see your technical staff or supervisor for
details regarding your login and password.
The detailed usage of Linux, Windows, or alternative ssh clients is beyond
the scope of this document, please reference appropriate documentation for this
software.