Software

This page will list softwares may need.

Off-campus Connection (VPN)

The server and other McMaster resources required login from McMaster University network, if you are out of campus, VPN is needed.

To set up the VPN, click this.

Server Connection Softwares

There are usually two functions need for server connection: SSH and SFTP. Secure Shell (SSH) protocol allows sending commands securely under an untrusted network. Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) allows devices to access, transfer, and manage the file and data.

The following software are recommend for server connection:

Server Connection Softwares

Name

Platform

Functions

MobaXterm

Windows

All-in-one

Xshell

Windows

SSH

Putty

Windows

SSH

XFTP

Windows

SFTP

Transmit [Toll]

MacOS

All-in-one

Note

Server Connection Softwares is not mandatory for connect to server, however, they are with easy-use interface and other features. You can always use default terminal connect to server (both on Windows and MacOS).

Visual Studio Code

Vs Code is a nice editor for coding (it also support remote editing for server!).

Pycharm

Pycharm is a nice Python IDE for python coding (it also support remote editing for server!).