How to Access KENCLUST Remotely
Prepared by Angus A. Nassir
Analysis of biological data is a computationally expensive exercise. It requires one to use a computer that has high processing power and speed and a large storage space. It also needs a secure and reliable system with high uptime which is unaffected by power cuts, one that provides centralized backup, provides controls on authorization and access, and allows a team to create project workspaces that can be shared online in a cost-effective manner. Besides, ideal systems for the analysis of biological data need to be flexible, allowing users to share resources remotely without geographical constraints, leading to greater efficiency and collaboration. We have created KenClust, a supercomputer that fulfills these requirements. KenClust is equipped with software capable of performing both basic and complex bioinformatics tasks.
In this post, I describe how to remotely access KenClust from a Windows computer using PUTTY.
How to install PUTTY.
PUTTY is an open-source terminal emulator, serial console and network file transfer application that allows one to remotely access Linux servers from a Windows computer.
| Step 1: click the link below to download the installation package.
If your operating system is 64 bit select the 64-bit installer otherwise select the 32-bit installer |
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| The download will begin immediately
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Step 2: click on the downloaded file then click the “run” tab
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| Step 3: click Next once the installer starts
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| Step 4: click Next to install PUTTY in the default folder
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| Step 5: Enable all options and click Install
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| Step 6: Click Finish to exit the installer once the installation completes
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| Step 7: double click on the shortcut icon to start PUTTY |
| Step 8: go to our HPC website page and subscribe to a plan using the link below:
Subscribe
The IP address and password will be sent to your email. You will use these to log in to KENCLUST. You can change your password later. |
| Step 9: enter the IP address sent to your email |
| Step 10: give your session a name and click on the “save” tab
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| Step 11: click on the name of your saved session and start the session by clicking the “load” button
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| Step 12: enter the login name sent to your and hit the “Enter” button |
| Step 13: type in the password sent to you
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| Congratulations! You are now inside your folder in the KenClust server.
Next, we look at how to get files from your computer to your folder in the server and from the server to your local hard drive. |
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