1. Logging in via ssh

Keeling is the ATMS computing cluster that can be used for interactive computing work and large batch computation. Interactive login access is available via ssh from the campus network or off campus through Cisco VPN Anyconnect. Instructions for installation of the UIUC VPN are here.

Connecting

To log into an ssh host from your computer, use one of the methods described here depending on your machine’s operating system.

The hostname for keeling is

keeling.earth.illinois.edu

If you are using a terminal on MacOS or linux, log in to keeling using the following:

ssh -Y netID@keeling.earth.illinois.edu

You’ll use your UIUC netID to log in to keeling.

Need X11 graphical display?

If you need X11 window capabilities (for example, running solo), then you may need to install additional software the first time you connect. A guide for installing that software for Windows (Xming or MobaXterm) and MacOS (XQuartz) can be found here.