FAQ

Migrating files from old server to new server

You can use sftp or ssh or sftp/smb to migrate data from old server to new server. The following steps explain how to migrate data from old server to new using ssh.

Note: You need to have account in new server to perform migration

Method 1:
Method 2:
- Open SSH client
- Login to new server: ssh <username>@csgateway.clarku.edu
- execute command "cd ~; scp -r <username>@younger.clarku.edu[colon][dot][space][dot] "
- This might take time depending upon number and size of your files in old server.

Creating your webpage

Make sure that your home directory has public_html folder. If it doesn't create one by executing "cd ~ ; mkdir public_html"
Make sure that permission of the public_html folder is correct. To change permission, execute "cd ~; chmod -R 705 public_html/"
The default file for webpage is index.html or index.htm or index.php.
If you want any files online, store it inside public_html folder.
You can use HTML/CSS/Javascript for beautiful designs. Our web server supports PHP.
Now, you can access your webpage @ http://cs.clarku.edu/~<username>

Accessing File Server

You can access file server either using sftp or smb protocal. To access file server using sftp protocal, use any FTP client softwares (FileZilla, Cyberduck, WinSCP, ...). To access file server using smb protocal from Windows machine, use the following steps:

Note: Only use this method from your private personal computer. If accessing through public computers, make sure to delete your credentials once done with your work.
Open Run (Windows key + R).
Type \\csgateway.clarku.edu\<username>.
It promts for your username and password if accessing for first time.
In username field, type cslab\<username>. And enter your CS server password.
You should then be able to access your files in cs server like a windows folder. Enjoy!

Posting News/Announcements (faculty only)

After you log in, click on Add content on right sidebar.
Then, click on News.
Give title to your news.
Insert your news/announcement in Body.
Make sure "news" is selected in tags.
Then, SAVE!!!

Posting image gallery (faculty only)

After you log in, click on Add content on right sidebar.
Then, click on Image Gallery.
Give title to your image gallery.
Upload as many pictures as you want.
You can re-order them if you want.
You can give title/caption to picture
Don't forget to SAVE!!!

List the applications installed in linux server

Execute the command 'soft' in the terminal. It will list all available softwares.

Change password

Go to mathcs.clarku.edu/password.
You need to use VPN if you are in off-campus network