Tom Pierce wrote: > Dear Beowulf ML, > > Are there any good websites that describe how to simplify access to a > Linux Beowulf cluster for people who use windows computers? Do you have > recommendations (besides "Learn Linux") that assist people is accessing > your cluster? > > I have HowTo pages on: > 1) Loading and running Putty for ssh access > 2) Loading and running cygwin for a X-server to view graphics > 3) Loading and using WinSCP for file transfer to and from the cluster. > 4) Some instructions on howto use the Batch job system (Torque/Maui) for > common applications.
Instead of using Cygwin for an X server, install a copy of Xming[1]. It integrates very nicely with Putty, especially if you use the copy on their downloads page. Using WinSCP[2] is going to be pretty straightforward. Run the installer. Host name, user name, and password -- presto bang-o. I use the CLI utilities from Putty instead, though. Filezilla will work, too. Your best option is going to be a step by step procedure that people can follow, perhaps in the form of a web page with download links for the software. You can generate it, or you can recruit somebody, but you will undoubtedly be the editor, especially if you control access/use policy on the cluster. >From a user perspective, you windows clients are going to be in a highly controlled, highly configured environment. Recipes for basic use of the development tools and preinstalled applications will cut your support requirements down. [1]http://sourceforge.net/projects/xming [2]http://www.stat.wisc.edu/twiki/bin/view/StatDocs/UsinglaptopApps#Using%20_WinSCP -- Geoffrey D. Jacobs _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf@beowulf.org To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf
