Access
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Launch MobaXterm:
Open MobaXterm by double-clicking its icon on your desktop or finding it in your Start menu.
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Start a New SSH Session:
To initiate a new SSH session, click on the
Session
icon in the top left corner of the MobaXterm window. In the session settings window, selectSSH
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Configure Your SSH Settings:
In the SSH session configuration, fill in the following details:
- Remote host: Enter
hpc.tue.nl
. - Specify username: Enter your SSH username, e.g.,
s133320
. - Port: Leave this set to
22
, the default SSH port.
If you have a private key for authentication, check the box for
Use private key
and browse to the key file location, typicallyC:\Users\yourusername\.ssh\id_rsa
. - Remote host: Enter
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Save and Start the Session:
Click
OK
to save the session settings and connect to the server. MobaXterm will attempt to establish a connection. -
Verify the Connection:
On your first connection, you'll be prompted to verify the server's authenticity. You'll see a message like this:
The server's host key is unknown. Do you trust this host key?
Choose
Yes
to add the server's fingerprint to the known hosts, allowing future connections without prompts. -
Access the Server:
After a successful connection, you will have access to the server's command line interface in the terminal tab that opens, where you can execute commands.
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Close the SSH Session:
To disconnect from the server, simply close the terminal tab or exit MobaXterm. This action will end the SSH session.
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Open the Terminal:
Open the Terminal by pressing
Ctrl + Alt + T
, or find it through your system’s application menu under System Tools or Accessories. -
Initiate an SSH Connection:
Use the
ssh
command. The command format is as follows:ssh username@hpc.tue.nl
For example, if your SSH username is
s133320
, the command would be:ssh s133320@hpc.tue.nl
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Verify the Connection:
On your first connection, you'll be prompted to verify the server's authenticity. You'll see a message like this:
The authenticity of host 'hpc.tue.nl (xx.xx.xx.xx)' can't be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:abcdefg... Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])?
Type
yes
and press Enter. This action will add the server's fingerprint to your~/.ssh/known_hosts
file, allowing future connections without prompts. -
Access the Server:
After a successful connection, you will have access to the server's command line interface, where you can execute commands.
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Close the SSH Session:
To disconnect from the server, type
exit
and press Enter. This command will close the connection and return you to your local terminal session.
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Open the Terminal:
Launch the Terminal by navigating to Applications > Utilities > Terminal, or use Spotlight Search (⌘ + Space) and type "Terminal," then hit Enter.
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Initiate an SSH Connection:
Use the
ssh
command. The command format is as follows:ssh username@hpc.tue.nl
For example, if your SSH username is
s133320
, the command would be:ssh s133320@hpc.tue.nl
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Verify the Connection:
On your first connection, you'll be prompted to verify the server's authenticity. You'll see a message like this:
The authenticity of host 'hpc.tue.nl (xx.xx.xx.xx)' can't be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:abcdefg... Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])?
Type
yes
and press Enter. This action will add the server's fingerprint to your~/.ssh/known_hosts
file, allowing future connections without prompts. -
Access the Server:
After a successful connection, you will have access to the server's command line interface, where you can execute commands.
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Close the SSH Session:
To disconnect from the server, type
exit
and press Enter. This command will close the connection and return you to your local terminal session.