Logging in

This section describes how to log into marron.

The domain name for marron is marron.ivec.org. Within the WASP, the domain is marron.wasp.uwa.edu.au. When you log into marron you are actually connected to the login node. The login node provides the usual programming envoirnment such as compilers & precompile libraries. Inorder to login, you will need access to a local workstation located in your university or other site with an internet connection. SSH is needed to connect to marron.

By default, most unix operating system such as ubuntu, fedora, redhat, centOS, SUSE etc. will have ssh installed in the system. You can check the version of the ssh installed on your operating system by opening a terminal window and typing:

ssh -V

Next, you will need your marron/IVEC userid and password. If you do not have an account, please apply for one first. Use the userid and password given to you by the WASP System Adminstrator. Please note that it is a serious offence to use another person's account even if you are in working in the same group. In your terminal window type:

ssh userid@marron.ivec.org

or

ssh marron.ivec.org -l userid

if your local workstation userid is the same as the given marron userid, you can simply login by typing:

ssh marron.ivec.org

You will then be prompted for your password. Type in your password. Please contact support@wasp.uwa.edu.au if you have forgotten your password.

SSH is needed to login because it provides a secure connection by ensuring proper authentication of user & data privacy. It is recommend that you install the lastest version of ssh for example OpenSSH(Unix) or putty (Windows). These can be obtained from

http://www.openssh.org/

http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

WASP takes no responsibility for the above downloads and installation. Please adhere to the application license agreement accordingly. Do contact the WASP at support@wasp.uwa.edu.au if you have any question regarding logins.