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The AVD is a +cloud-based Windows instance with direct access to PittNet. + +A schematic of the process is depicted below. + +![GETTING-STARTED-MAP](../_assets/img/avd/schematic-AVD.png) + +^^**Definitions**^^ + +* **Client** -- this is your computer or internet-connected device +* **Access Portal** -- one of several remote servers used to submit jobs to the high performance computing clusters or to perform +data management operations +* **CRC Ecosystem** -- the total footprint of the CRC infrastructure, including high performance computing +clusters, data storage systems, networking equipment, and software +* **Azure Virtual Desktop** -- A cloud-based Windows Remote Desktop that has a direct connection to PittNet + +^^**1. Install and Configure Remote Desktop client**^^ + +You will need to install the [Remote Desktop client](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-clients) +for your OS. The previous link provides instructions for various types of devices. Below, we will only highlight MacOS and Windows. + +!!! example "Installing and Configuring the Remote Desktop client" + === "MacOS" + In MacOS, the Windows App client software is distributed through the Mac App Store. Open the the Windows App after download. + + ![MacOS-AVD-01](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-01.png) + + Next, add Pitt's Remote Desktop Device by selecting *Add Work or School Account* from the + widget, located towards the upper right-hand + corner of the window. + + ![MacOS-AVD-02](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-02.png) + + This will take you to the *Microsoft Sign in* panel for authenticating using Pitt Single Sign-On. + + | Authenticate via Pitt Passport| | + | ----------- | ------------------------------------ | + | **1**![MacOS-AVD-03](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-03.png) | **2**![MacOS-AVD-04](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-04.png) | + | **3**![MacOS-AVD-05](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-05.png) | **4**![MacOS-AVD-06](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-06.png) | + + === "Windows" + + In Windows, the Microsoft Remote Desktop software is distributed through the Microsoft App Store. Open Remote Desktop installer after download. + ![Win-AVD-01](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-01.png) + + Next, add Pitt's Workspaces by selecting *Workspaces* from the **+ Add** widget, located towards the upper right-hand + corner of the window. + + ![Win-AVD-02](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-02.png) + + This will take you to the *Subscribe to a Workspace* window where you will be asked to sign in using your Pitt credentials.. + + ![Win-AVD-03](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-03.png) + + | Authenticate via Pitt Passport| | + | ----------- | ------------------------------------ | + | **1**![Win-AVD-04](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-04.png) | **2**![Win-AVD-05](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-05.png) | + | **3**![Win-AVD-06](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-06.png) | **4**![Win-AVD-07](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-07.png) | + +^^**2. Connecting to an AVD Device**^^ + +!!! example "Connecting to a Remote Device" + === "MacOS" + + After successful authentication, you will be presented with list of authorized remote Devices that you can connect to. Your + device list may be different from what is shown below. The *Device* we wish to log in to is **Pitt IT - Virtual Student Computing Lab**. + + ![MacOS-AVD-07](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-07.png) + + Double clicking on that selection will prompt for your Pitt credentials. + + ![MacOS-AVD-08](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-08.png) + + You will see the Remote Windows Desktop after successful login. From this remote portal, you can access CRC. + + ![MacOS-AVD-09](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-09.png) + + === "Windows" + + After successful authentication, you will be presented with list of authorized Workspaces that you can connect to. Your + Workspaces may be different from what is shown below. The *Workspace* we wish to log in to is **Pitt IT - Virtual Student Computing Lab**. + + ![Win-AVD-09](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-09.png) + + Double clicking on that selection will prompt for your Pitt credentials. + + | Authenticate via Pitt Passport| | + | ----------- | ------------------------------------ | + | **1**![Win-AVD-10](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-10.png) | **2**![Win-AVD-11](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-11.png) | + + You will see the Remote Windows Desktop after successful login. From this remote portal, you can access CRC. + + ![Win-AVD-12](../_assets/img/avd/Win-AVD-12.png) + +^^**3. Various Methods Connecting to CRC**^^ + +!!! example "Options for Connecting to CRC" + + === "Full Desktop Overview of all Tools" + + Shown below is the Desktop of the Virtual Computing Lab, where there are active connections + to CRC using + + * **PuTTY** + * **WinSCP** + * **MobaXterm** + * **Viz, Open OnDemand portals via a web browser** + + ![MacOS-AVD-All-Tools](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-All-Tools.png) + +
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+ + === "PuTTY" + Search for and launch the PuTTY app from the Windows Start Menu. + + ![MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-01](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-01.png) + + Fill in the PuTTY Configuration using the following values: + + * **Host Name (or IP address):** h2p.crc.pitt.edu or htc.crc.pitt.edu + * **Port:** 22 + * **Connection type:** SSH + + You might also want to Save the profile under a name for quick loading in the future. + + ![MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-02](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-02.png) + + When you first connect, you may see the following PuTTY Security Alert message below. Select Accept. + + ![MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-03](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-03.png) + + The login credentials are your Pitt username (all lowercase) and password. + + ![MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-04](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-04.png) + + A successful authentication will present you with a terminal to one of the CRC login nodes. + + ![MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-05](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-PuTTY-05.png) + + === "WinSCP" + Transfer of files from the AVD to CRC can be done using WinSCP. Go to the Windows Start Menu + and search for the WinSCP app. + + ![MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-01](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-01.png) + + Fill in the Login Session panel using the following values: + + * **File protocol:** SFTP + * **Host name:** h2p.crc.pitt.edu or htc.crc.pitt.edu + * **Port number:** 22 + * **User name:** your Pitt username all in lowercase + * **Password:** your Pitt password + + ![MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-02](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-02.png) + + You might want to Save the session under a Site name for quick loading in the future. + Press Login to initiate the connection. + + ![MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-03](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-03.png) + + When you first connect, you may see the following Warning message below. Select Accept. + + ![MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-04](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-04.png) + + Enter the password again if prompted. + + ![MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-05](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-05.png) + + A successful connection will present a window with two panes. The left side shows + the filesystem on the AVD device, while the right side shows your $HOME folder + on CRC. + + ![MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-06](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-06.png) + + You can transfer files between the two filesystems by dragging and dropping between the + two panes. + + ![MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-07](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-07.png) + + When terminating a session, you may be prompted with the option to save the workspace. + + ![MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-09](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-WinSCP-09.png) + + === "MobaXterm" + Within the AVD, point your browser to the [**Download page**](https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/download-home-edition.html) + to get the Portable edition of the software. + + !!! warning "End User License Agreement (EULA)" + Please read the full [**MoabXterm terms and conditions**](https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/license.html). According to + the EULA, section **5.1 Right of use**: + + *...* +
+ *Individual end-user is allowed to download (only from MobaXterm website: https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net) and to use + MobaXterm Home Edition in a commercial or company environment. However, software installation must be performed by + the end-user himself: the user who uses MobaXterm Home Edition inside a company must be the same person who + downloaded the software and installed it. It is therefore not allowed to redistribute or deploy MobaXterm Home + Edition inside a company. It is also not allowed for multiple users to use a single shared installation of MobaXterm + Home Edition in a company, whether at the same time or not. These usages are covered by MobaXterm Professional Edition.* + + ![MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-01](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-01.png) + + Navigate to the directory where the MobaXterm zip file was saved and double click on it to extract. Go into the + resulting software directory and run the MobaXterm program. + + ![MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-02](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-02.png) + + Click on the Session widget to open the settings panel. Select the SSH option and fill in the Basic SSH setting + with the following values: + + * **Remote host:** h2p.crc.pitt.edu or htc.crc.pitt.edu + * **Specify username:** your Pitt username in all lowercase + * **Port:** 22 + + followed by clicking on OK. + + ![MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-03](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-03.png) + + Input your Pitt password. If the authentication becomes successful, you may be prompted to + save your password. Make sure your Master Password is super strong if you decide to + save your Pitt password locally on the AVD device. Selecting No will result in MobaXterm + prompting for your password when you login again. + + ![MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-05](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-05.png) + + A successful authentication will drop you onto the commandline on one of the CRC login nodes. + + ![MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-06](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-06.png) + + By default, X-forwarding is enable on MobaXterm, giving you the capability to + to display GUI applications through the included X server. + + ![MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-07](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-MobaXterm-07.png) + + === "CRC Webportals" + + From within the AVD, all CRC webportals are accessible, including + + * **Open OnDemand:** [https://ondemand.htc.crc.pitt.edu](https://ondemand.htc.crc.pitt.edu) + + ![MacOS-AVD-Webportals-01](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-Webportals-01.png) + + ![MacOS-AVD-Webportals-02](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-Webportals-02.png) + + * **Viz Linux Desktop:** [https://viz.crc.pitt.edu](https://viz.crc.pitt.edu) + + ![MacOS-AVD-Webportals-03](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-Webportals-03.png) + + ![MacOS-AVD-Webportals-04](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-Webportals-04.png) + + ![MacOS-AVD-Webportals-05](../_assets/img/avd/MacOS-AVD-Webportals-05.png) + + * **JupyterHub for teaching:** [https://jupyter.crc.pitt.edu](https://jupyter.crc.pitt.edu) + + ![avd-jupyter-01](../_assets/img/avd/avd-jupyter-01.png) + + ![avd-jupyter-02](../_assets/img/avd/avd-jupyter-02.png) + + ![avd-jupyter-03](../_assets/img/avd/avd-jupyter-03.png) diff --git a/docs/getting-started/getting-started-step1-account.md b/docs/getting-started/getting-started-step1-account.md index d3a7400..4f8bb5e 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/getting-started-step1-account.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/getting-started-step1-account.md @@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ our [**service catalog**](https://crc.pitt.edu/service-request-forms). The CRC Ecosystem is hosted at the Pitt data center and is firewalled within PittNet. You will first need to establish a [**VPN**](https://services.pitt.edu/TDClient/33/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=293) in order to gain access. +!!! tip "Alternative Access Point: AVD" + If after exhausting all troubleshooting avenues and the VPN remains non-functional, an alternative approach is to use an + [**Azure Virtual Desktop**](access_avd.md) as a so-called *jump box* to CRC. + A schematic of this part of the process is highlighted below. ![GETTING-STARTED-MAP](../_assets/img/getting-started/getting-started-step-1.png)