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1 = Data transfer between Rechnerhalle and your private computer =
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3 This article explains how to transfer data between your home-directory in the Rechnerhalle and your private computer. Depending on the operating system, various options are shown.
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8 == 1. [[Shell>>http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix-Shell]] - Commands ==
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10 To copy a file between those computers, the **scp** program can be used.
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13 * Copy data: private **computer → Rechnerhalle**
14 ** copy a file into the ##/Pictures## directory in the Rechnerhalle {{{ scp <file name> CIT-Login@lxhalle.cit.tum.de:~/Pictures}}}
15 ** Copy a directory into the ##/Pictures## directory in the Rechnerhalle: {{{scp -r <directory name> CIT-Login@lxhalle.cit.tum.de:~/Pictures}}}
16 * Copy data: **Rechnerhalle → private computer**
17 ** Copy a file out of ##the /Pictures## directory in the Rechnerhalle {{{scp CIT-Login@lxhalle.cit.tum.de:~/Pictures/<file name>.}}}
18 ** Copy a directory out of the ##/Pictures## directory in the Rechnerhalle, {{{scp -r CIT-Login@lxhalle.cit.tum.de:~/Pictures/<directory name>}}}{{{.}}}
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21 Another option for data transfer is the **rsync** program, which has some useful features, especially for transferring large amounts of data.
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23 * The option -P is useful during a connection abort. During a connection abort while downloading, the incomplete file is stored on the target computer. When repeating the copy command, the download resumes from where it left off.
24 * In addition, the download process is shown in percent
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27 * Copy data: **Private computer → Rechnerhalle**
28 ** copa a file into the ##/Pictures## directory in the Rechnerhalle {{{rsync -P <file name> cit-Login@lxhalle.cit.tum.de:~/Pictures}}}
29 ** Copy a directory into ##the /Pictures## directory in the Rechnerhalle. {{{rsync -r -P <directory name> CIT-Login@lxhalle.cit.tum.de:~/Pictures}}}
30 * Copy data:
31 ** Copy a file out of the /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle, rsync -P CIT-Login@lxhalle.cit.tum.de:~~/Pictures/<filename>.
32 ** Copy a directory out of the /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle, rsync -r -P CIT-Login@lxhalle.cit.tum.de:~~/Pictures/<directory name>.
33 * The mentioned commands have a more extensive functionality. For more information, it is recommended to read the manpages (Manual Pages) of the commands - you can read those with a ##man## in front of the command name, e.g., {{{man rsync }}}
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40 == 2. Programs with a graphical user interface ==
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42 === 2.1. [[Cyberduck>>http://cyberduck.ch/]] - Mac OS X ===
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44 Start Cyberduck
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46 * Press the //Open Connection// Icon in the top left corner
47 * In the following window:
48 ** choose //SFTP//
49 ** //Server// = lxhalle.cit.tum.de
50 ** //Username// = Your cit-Login (e.g., like muster or musterma on the screenshot)
51 ** //Password// = the corresponding password
52 * Press **//Connect//**
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55 Confirm the following dialogue by selecting Allow, then check the Always box.
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58 Then you can see your own home directory in the Rechnerhalle.
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60 * Now you can copy files and directories by dragging and dropping.
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66 === 2.2. [[Gigolo>>https://www.uvena.de/gigolo/download.html]] - Ubuntu ===
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68 Ubuntu Version 16.04 LTS, which is also used on the computers in the Rechnerhalle.
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70 * Navigate to Application -> System and choose Gigolo. Press the icon with the two monitors.
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73 Please type the following in the //Connect to Server// - Window:
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76 ** //Service type// = SSH
77 ** //Server// = lxhalle.cit.tum.de
78 ** //Port// = //22//
79 ** //User Name// = Your CIT - Login
80 * Press //**Connect**.//
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82 Now, please enter your CIT password.
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85 You should now see a window with the content of your root directory. (##/##)
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87 * A shortcut for this connection has been created on your desktop, which you can easily use next time to connect with the computer. 
88 * Your data is in this directory: sftp://musterma@lxhalle.in.tum.de/**u**/**halle**/**musterma**/**home_at.**
89 * Now you can copy and paste your chosen file using the mouse.
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91 You can access the SFTP file using the **application -> System -> Gigolo**.
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96 Creating How to we used Windows 10 x64.
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98 === 2.3. [[WinSCP>>http://winscp.net/eng/index.php]] - Windows ===
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100 **{{html wiki="true"}}<span class='WYSIWYG_COLOR ' style='color:Blue'>[[winSCP portable>>https://winscp.net/eng/docs/portable]]</span>{{/html}}**
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102 Install [[WinSCP>>http://winscp.net/eng/index.php]] (current version 5.7.3, status 20.11.2015)
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104 * Start the program
105 * With //WinSCP **Anmeldung**//** → //Sitzung//**, enter the following:
106 ** //Computername// = lxhalle.cit.tum.de
107 ** //Port// = //22//
108 ** //Username// = Your CIT - Login
109 ** //Password// = Password for your CIT - Access
110 * You can press //save// to save the settings for your profile, which you can use again
111 * Press// **Anmelden**//
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113 Eventually, you have to confirm the following with //a **yes**//.
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116 You should now see the user interface with 2 windows side by side.
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118 * The left window contains the files on your computer, and the right one the files in your home directory in the Rechnerhalle.
119 * Now you can copy a file by dragging and dropping.
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122 A dialogue appears, prompting you to confirm the target directory again.
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124 * Pressing **choose** lets you change the target directory.
125 * To copy the file, press **OK**.
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