What are SSH/SSL secured connections? [top]
SSH/SSL secured connections encrypt your password over the network. This provides better protection in not allowing critical information and possible identity theft problems from occuring.
I usually telnet from one unix system into another. Can I telnet to uhunix.hawaii.edu? [top]
If you use the command telnet username@uhunix.hawaii.edu to connect from another unix sytem into uhunix.hawaii.edu, the command will not work. Instead, please use ssh username@uhunix.hawaii.edu. NOTE: If your unix box does not have SSH installed, then ssh username@uhunix.hawaii.edu will not work.
Which encryption protocol will ITS use for the hawaii.edu servers? [top]
ITS will use ssh2 for the encryption protocol.
MS Windows
For MS Windows, which SSH application will ITS support? [top]
ITS will support Secure Shell (SSH).
I currently use the built-in telnet windows application. Will I be able to connect? [top]
The built-in telnet application that comes with MS Windows does not use encryption protocols. Therefore, this application will not connect to the hawaii.edu servers.
Can I print to my desktop printer using SSH? [top]
Yes. You may continue to print as you normally do.
How do I install and use SSH? [top]
Documentation on how to install SSH is available online in HTML format.
Macintosh
I have Mac OS X 10.3.x, which SSH application will ITS support? [top]
For Mac OS X 10.3.x and later, ITS will support iTerm.
I currently use NCSA Telnet 2.x, will I be able to connect? [top]
NCSA Telnet 2.x does not use encryption protocols. Therefore, this application will not connect to the hawaii.edu servers.
Can I print to my desktop printer? [top]
Yes. You may continue to print as you normally do.
How do I install and use SSH? [top]
SSH installation instructions is avaiilable online in HTML format.
When I launch the SSH client, the sFTP interface launches instead. How do I fix this? [top]
To fix: Open the terminal window, then close the ftp window, then click on "File menu" and select "Save Layout."
I use Dreamweaver, I can no longer transfer my files. Can this be fixed? [top]
If you are using Dreamweaver MX 2004 or higher, please enable the "Use Secure FTP (SFTP)" option. Older versions of Dreamweaver will not work. SSH tunneling is no longer supported.
Macintosh
I have Mac OS X 10.3.x or later, which sFTP application will ITS support? [top]
For Mac OS X 10.3.x and later, ITS will support Fugu.
I use Dreamweaver. I can no longer transfer my files. Can this be fixed? [top]
Yes. If you are using Dreamweaver MX 2004, please enable the "Use Secure FTP (SFTP)" option. Older versions of Dreamweaver will not work. SSH tunneling is no longer supported.
What is SSL? [top]
SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. This is a protocol that establishes an authenticated and encrypted session between client and server.
What is TLS? [top]
TLS stands for Transport Layer Security. Like SSL, TLS ensures privacy between client and server. TLS is a successor to SSL.
I use Norton AntiVirus. Does it affect SSL? [top]
Norton Antivirus, does not allow the sending of email through SSL. Please turn off outgoing scanning.
MS Windows
For MS Windows, which SSL applications will ITS support? [top]
ITS will support MS Outlook 2003, MS Outlook2007, and Mozilla Thunderbird.
In MS Outlook, how do I enable this option? [top] MS Outlook XP/2003
MS Outlook 2007
In Mozilla Thunderbird, how do I enable this option? [top] Mozilla Thunderbird on page number 10.
Macintosh
For Mac OS X 10.3 and higher, which SSL applications will ITS Support? [top]
ITS will support Mac Mail and Mozilla Thunderbird.
In Mac Mail, how do I enable this option? [top] Mac Mail
In Mozilla Thunderbird, how do I enable this option? [top] Mozilla Thunderbird on page number 7.