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Creating a terminal connection using Macintosh or Linux

Using the built in terminal client for Macintosh or Linux

1. Open a terminal:

   On a Mac - Click Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > Terminal:            

   Using Linux - Click Applications > Accessories > Terminal:          

2. After opening a terminal as described above, connect using the following syntax:  ssh -1 (<--this is the numeral ONE) [username]@polaris.umuc.edu  Replace [username] with your account name, and replace polaris with nova or dbcourse#, as demonstrated here:

Notice to dbcourse users - leave out the "-1" as indicated in the third example below:

$ ssh -1 jsmith9@polaris.umuc.edu

$ ssh -1 cm325c01@nova.umuc.edu

$ ssh db668d17@dbcourse2.umuc.edu

3. Upon connecting for the first time, you will be prompted to accept a security certificate. Please accept it.

4. For login information, refer to your class instructions or the UNIX FAQ for more guidance.

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