FAQ: How do I transfer data to, from, and between the systems?

Answer:

• If you want to access your data files from most servers at SCS, store the files in your home directory.
  • In linux and Mac OS X, this directory is available whenever you login and if you "cd ~".
  • From windows, this will be your "U:\" drive.

• You may also transfer files using an SSH protocol.
  • In linux and Mac OS X, use scp (secure copy):   scp username@source-host:filename username@destination-host:filename
    For more informaiton, see the scp man page.

• • From window, use sftp (secure ftp) -- typcially a GUI interface. SSH client is called Secure Transfer client and Putty's is called SFTP.

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-- ElaineVDennison? - 30 Nov 2005