You can use secure shell (SSH) to log into a CIM system. On a Linux or Mac system, you can directly ssh to to a cim machine with

ssh <CIMUSERNAME>@barn.cim.mcgill.ca

barn.cim.mcgill.ca is a publicly accessible CIM system available for everyone to use to log in.

If you are on another type of operating system, we suggest using an ssh client such as PuTTY to access the CIM servers.

Once connected to the server, you will be presented with a Linux command line. If unfamiliar with the Linux environment, here is a link to a quick guide that covers the basics of Linux shell operation.

If you are on another type of operating system, we suggest using an ssh client such as PuTTY to connect to CIM computers.

When you open PuTTY, you'll be presented with a configuration screen where only two options need to be configured, the server address (barn.cim.mcgill.ca) and the connection type (SSH).

Once configured, click open and the a shell should appear and prompt for your CIM username and password.