Access

SSH (secure shell), SCP (secure copy), and SFTP (SSH file transfer protocol) access to

• cyrus.cs.unlv.edu (10.96.204.4)

via Internet is presently available.

• bobby.cs.unlv.edu (131.216.23.6)
• sally.cs.unlv.edu (131.216.23.103)
• cardiac.cs.unlv.edu (131.216.23.8)

have been decommissioned.

We may change policies and procedures for remote access to handle the load as need arises.

Using Windows Machines in TBE-B 361

The entire TBE-B 361 lab runs on Windows 11. If you would like to use Linux (Ubuntu), you will need to open the Virtual Machines folder on the Windows Desktop and select ‘Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS’ that was created on 7/24/2024, then wait for Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager to launch. From there, press Start (right green arrow) to power on the virtual machine and Ubuntu will boot into its desktop.

More information about the lab and how-to guides can be found here.

If you want to connect to the Cyrus Server, you can open Terminal on the Windows machine (or Ubuntu if that's what you are working with) and

1. At the prompt type ssh aceUsername@cyrus.cs.unlv.edu (e.g. ssh lee@cyrus.cs.unlv.edu) and hit Enter
2. An authentication warning may appear that looks like this:

The authenticity of hosts 'cyrus.cs.unlv.edu (10.96.204.4)' can't be established. RSA key fingerprint is 
xodif-lolyn-bohuh-foleg-cokec-boged-hihaf-helam-mosim-feros-pyxix 
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?

3. Type yes and hit Enter
4. Enter your ACE password and hit Enter

Remote Access

You may connect to any of the servers above from your home or any location with an Internet connection and VPN. See the sections below for details on connecting to a shell (terminal access) or transferring files via SCP/SFTP.

Terminal Access

• Bitvise - remote terminal access program for Windows
• MobaXterm - Another SSH for Windows. Supports multiple sessions.
• PuTTY - remote terminal access program for Windows
• macOS - remote terminal access using macOS
• Secure Shell - remote terminal access program for Chromebooks / Chrome OS / Chrome web browser

File Transfer

• WinSCP - file transfer program for Windows
• Cyberduck - file transfer program for macOS
• fugu - file transfer program for macOS