Windows Software

PuTTY - SSH Client

Users who wish to access any of the Linux clusters must use SSH. The CRC suggests Windows users use PuTTY although any SSH client will work. Download PuTTY.

WinSCP - SFTP Client for transferring files

Users who wish to transfer files to or from any of the Linux clusters must use SFTP. The CRC suggests Windows users use WinSCP although any SFTP client will work. You can download WinSCP here.

Xming X Server for Windows - Desktop environment emulation

Users who wish to have desktop environment emulation must run an X server on their Windows computer. The CRC suggests Xming X Server for this purpose. Download Xming.

MobaXterm - All in One: SSH Client, SFTP Client, and X server

Users who are looking for a simpler one program install can try MobaXterm. This has all the tools that you should need for connecting to the clusters. Download MobaXterm.