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Open a terminal.
If you are using Mac OS, open X11 or Terminal (located under Utilities).
If you are using Linux, open an XTerm or Terminal window.
If you are using Windows, please follow the setup and connection instructions here and then skip to step 3.
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To connect to the CfA server from Linux or Mac OS, type the following command and press enter:
ssh -X username@cfa0.cfa.harvard.edu
For example, my username is atripath, so I would type:
ssh -X atripath@cfa0.cfa.harvard.edu
Make sure to capitalize the X. The "-X" option authorizes you to open new windows once you log in, which is useful for displaying plots in IDL.
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You will be prompted to enter your password.
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Once you are connected, you will be in your home directory. Type ls (lowercase L, lowercase S) to display the contents of your directory. If you have questions about these commands, please talk to Anjali.
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Type idl to launch idl. If you have questions about how to use idl, talk to Anjali.
If you find cfa0 is being slow, you can use jupiter, mars, or neptune instead. Your files will be accessible on all these servers.
This writeup courtesy of Rebekah Dawson for Astro 110:
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