QuickStart - Windows

Request an Account – faculty researchers can request an account for themselves or request an account for a student or guest collaborator.
https://research.kennesaw.edu/computing/getting_started/request_access.php

Install the VPN Software - from vpn.kennesaw.edu

Configure GlobalProtect for the HPC network
In the GlobalProtect app settings, within the General tab, click “Add” and enter vpn-groups.kennesaw.edu and “Save”

Start an SSH session

With GlobalProtect connected to vpn-groups, you are ready to start an SSH session.
In the Windows Search menu, type “cmd” and click the “Command Prompt”
At the prompt, type ssh your_netid@hpc and enter your password.

NOTE: As of August 2022, DUO authentication is required to use the HPC via SSH.

Enter a passcode or select one of the following options:
1. Duo Push to XXX-XXX-1699
2. Phone call to XXX-XXX-1699

Passcode or option (1-2).

Start an SFTP session with BitVise – bitvise.com

Download and install the BitVise client.
Launch the client and enter the following in the Login Tab:

Server Host: hpc.kennesaw.edu
Server Port: 22
Authentication Username: your_netid
Initial method: Password

Click the “Log in” and enter your NetID password, then click “OK”
Click the “New SFTP Session”
The window that launches will display your local and remote files.

bitvise sftp

NOTE: As of August 2022, DUO authentication is required to use the HPC via SFTP.
(1 - Duo push, 2 - Phone call)

NOTE: If you are having trouble authenticating with DUO through BitVise, use this page to help configure your ssh settings.

For more on BitWise, https://www.bitvise.com/getting-started