Getting Started with SSH for Mac Graphical Interface

As a user of the SCS Computing Facilities, you can remotely access Linux hosts and transfer files over SSH using various clients on your Mac computer. In this article, we will explore the available options for accessing AFS from a Windows computer and setting up a graphical interface for transferring files over SSH using SCP.

The WinSCP client is installed by default for users seeking a graphical interface for transferring files over SSH using SCP. This allows you to transfer files securely between your Mac computer and the Linux host without having to use the command line.

For those who prefer a graphical interface, the OpenSSH client is installed by default on all systems running macOS. You can access AFS from a Windows computer by SSHing to a Linux computer that mounts AFS, such as linux.gp.cs.cmu.edu.

In addition to these clients, SCS Computing Facilities includes SSH clients by default on all Linux, macOS and Windows systems that we build. We use the OpenSSH implementation of the SSH protocol suite, which supports a range of features including tunneling arbitrary TCP ports and X11 connections.

Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol that allows for data to be securely exchanged between two computers using an encrypted channel. This protocol is typically used to log into a remote machine and execute commands or to perform secure file transfer using the associated SFTP or SCP protocols.

In conclusion, SSH provides a secure way to access and manage files remotely on your Mac computer. With the OpenSSH client installed by default on all systems running macOS, you can easily set up a graphical interface for transferring files over SSH using SCP. Whether you're working with AFS or another remote file system, SSH is an essential tool for any user of the SCS Computing Facilities.

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