Prerequisites: Basic

General Requirements for Windows and Unix/Linux Machines. In order to access and use the SLAC Public Installation (a Linux facility), you will need a SLAC Unix Account and Secure Shell. In addition, if you have a Windows machine, you will also need Tortoise CVS and an
X-server.
  • SLAC
    Unix
    Account

If you do not already have an account, see Setting up SLAC Accounts.

  • If you already have an account, and are having problems using SLAC computer resources, check the above link for any IMPORTANT messages or Tips.
  • Secure
    Shell

 

 

Important! As of Nov. 26, 2007, ssh1 is no longer supported at SLAC.

  • If you have a Unix machine, you must have ssh2 installed; see
    SSH for Unix    .
  • If you have a Windows machine, you must have an SSH2 Terminal Emulator. (See the SSH for Windows setup procedure.)
  • If you are a Developer using a Windows machine, you will also need an X-server. (See below.)

    Tip: If you are upgrading your installation to support ssh2, and experiencing problems connecting to different SLAC facilities, try repeating the SSH for Windows or SSH for Unix setup procedure, as appropriate.
  • Confluence
See Confluence: The GLAST Wiki and follow the instructions to obtain a SLAC Confluence/JIRA account.

Additional requirements for Windows Machines (only):

  • Tortoise CVS


TortoiseCVS is now recommended as the preferred method for using CVS on Windows, replacing WinCVS. (See TortoiseCVS; also see: WinCVS.)

Note: Some applications, such as GoGui, will not work without the command line functionality that is not provided by Tortoise CVS, but is provided by WinCVS.

  • X-server

If you have a Windows machine and don't have an X-server, download and install X-Win32. (See X-Win32.)

Last updated by: Chuck Patterson 10/19/2010