Data transfer between Rechnerhalle and your private computer

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.

• Data transfer between Rechnerhalle and your private computer
  • 1. Unix/Linux/Mac OS X
    • 1.1 Shell - Commands
    • 1.2. Programs with grafical user interface
      • 1.2.1. Cyberduck - Mac OS X
      • 1.2.2. Gigolo - Ubuntu
      • 1.2.3. WinSCP - Windows

1. Unix/Linux/Mac OS X

1.1 Shell - Commands

To copy a file between those computers the program scp can be used.

 Copy data: private computer → Rechnerhalle

• • copy a file into the /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle   scp <file name> ITO-Login@lxhalle.in.tum.de:~/Pictures
  • Copy a directory into the /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle scp -r <directory name> ITO-Login@lxhalle.in.tum.de:~/Pictures
• Copy data: Rechnerhalle → private computer

• • Copy a file out of /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle scp ITO-Login@lxhalle.in.tum.de:~/Pictures/<file name> .
  • Copy a directory out of the /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle scp -r ITO-Login@lxhalle.in.tum.de:~/Pictures/<directory name> .
• Another option for data transfer is the program rsync, which has some useful features, mainly for transferring big data.
  • the option -P is usefule 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 continues where it left of before.
  • in addition, the download process is shown in percent
  • Copy data: Private computer → Rechnerhalle
    • copa a file into the /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle rsync -P <file name> RBG-Login@lxhalle.in.tum.de:~/Pictures
    • copy a directory into /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle rsync -r -P <directory name> RBG-Login@lxhalle.in.tum.de:~/Pictures
  • copy data: Private computer ← Rechnerhalle
    • copy a file out of the /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle rsync -P RBG-Login@lxhalle.in.tum.de:~/Pictures/<filename> .
    • copy a directory out of the /Pictures directory in the Rechnerhalle rsync -r -P RBG-Login@lxhalle.in.tum.de:~/Pictures/<directory name> .
• the mentioned commands have a more extensive funcionality, for more information it is recomanded to read the manpages (Manual Pages) of the cmmands - you can read those with a  man in front of the command name, e.g.: man rsync  

1.2. Programs with grafical user interface

1.2.1. Cyberduck - Mac OS X

 Start Cyberduck

• Press the Open Connection - Icon in the top left corner
• In the following window:
  • choose SFTP 
  • Server = lxhalle.in.tum.de
  • Username = Your in.tum-Login (e.g. like muster or musterma on the screenshot)
  • Password = the according password
• Press Connect
  

 Confirm the following dialogue with Allow and check the box at Always.

 Then you can see your own home-directory in the Rechnerhalle.

• Now you can copy files and directories via drag & drop.

1.2.2. Gigolo - Ubuntu

Ubuntu-Version 16.04 LTS, which is also used on the computers into the Rechnerhalle.

• navigate to Application  -> System and choose Gigolo. Press the icon with the two monitores.
  

 Please type the following in the Connect to Server - Window:

• • Service type = SSH
  • Server = lxhalle.in.tum.de
  • Port = 22
  • User Name = Your in.tum - Login
• Press Connect .

 Now, please enter your in.tum password.

 You should now see a window with the content of your root-directory. (/)

• A short cut for this connection has been created on your desktop, which you can easily use next time to connect with the computer.  
• Your data is in this directory: sftp://musterma@lxhalle.in.tum.de/**u**/**halle**/**musterma**/**home_at.**
• Now you can copy and paste your chosen file using the mouse.
  

 You can access the SFTP file, using the application -> System -> Gigolo.

Creating !HowTo we used Windows 10 x64.

1.2.3. WinSCP - Windows

winSCP portable

 Install WinSCP (current version 5.7.3, status 20.11.2015)

• Start the program
• With WinSCP Anmeldung → Sitzung enter the following:
  • Computername = lxhalle.in.tum.de
  • Port = 22
  • Username = Your in.tum - Login
  • Password = Password for your in.tum - Access
• You can press save to save the settings for your profil, which you can use again
• Press anmelden

 Eventuelly you have to  confirm the following with yes.

 You should see the user interface with 2 windows side by side now.

• The left window contains the files on your computer and the right one the files in your home directory in the Rechnerhalle. 
• Now you can copy file by drag & drop.
  

 A dialogue is shown, in which you have to confirm the target directory again. 

• Pressing choose  you can change the target directory. 
• To copy the file press OK.
  

 Main.alinaya - 16 Apr 2018