This is a short guide to getting started using PuTTY to access the Lyle Engineering School server. If you require more information on using the more advanced features of PuTTY, please see the official PuTTY documentation located at: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/docs.html
Host name: name of the any of the general use unix machines such
as blaze, apoc, neo, tank, sal; if you are located off campus, follow the
name of the machine by '.engr.smu.edu'
Select the protocol: SSH recommended
Verify that the "Preferred SSH protocal version" is set to "2"
The session may be saved by clicking the 'Save' button on the right hand side of the 'Load, save or delete a stored Session', and
then later retrieved by double clicking from the list box under the 'Saved Sessions'.
Click 'Open' button
If you see the warning dialog box, click Yes.
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You are prompted for the username and password. Use your engineering school account to login in.
Once logged in you may now begin interacting with the system by entering commands at the prompt.
