Computer-Integrated Courses

Student Guide

• TRANSFERRING FILES VIA SSH SECURE SHELL FTP
  • HOW SSH FTP WORKS
  • UPLOADING FILES WITH SSH
  • DOWNLOADING FILES WITH SSH
  • DOWNLOADING FILES WITH FUGU
• INTRODUCTION
• GETTING AROUND IN THE LAN
• MANAGING FILES WITH WINDOWS EXPLORER
• A QUICK GUIDE TO DOCUMENT CONVERSIONS
• USING MICROSOFT WORD
• FIRST DAY IN THE LAN
• USING BABEL
• USING POWERPOINT
• CREATING WEBPAGES WITH SIMPLESITE
• CREATING E-PORTFOLIOS
• USING MOZILLA COMPOSER
• GLOSSARY OF TERMS
• 

Transfering Files via SSH Secure Shell FTP

Disks sometimes fail, and it is good to have a backup copy of your work. Also, if you are working with a very large file, such as a PowerPoint presentation, you may find that it is too large to fit on a disk. In these cases, you may choose to use a secure file transfer program to move your files between the server space provided by your Dante account, the LAN, and your home computer. All LAN computers have SSH Secure File Transfer.

To get a free copy available to UW students for your home computer, click here. If you own a Macintosh, you can use Fetch or Fugu to securely transfer files. To get a free copy available to UW students, click here. Please note that you must log on with your UW Net ID.

How SSH FTP Works

Basically, a file transfer program accesses space you have as students on a particular server, such as Dante, by logging in with your UW Net ID and password. Therefore, it is a good way to keep a backup copy of your work which can be accessed from your home computer and the LAN. If you are revising a document multiple times and in different places, always remember to upload the most recent version!

Uploading Files from Home or Lab with SSH FTP

1. Click the SSH Secure File Transfer icon on the taskbar—it looks like a manila folder with blue bubbles in front of it. You may also access the program by selecting Programs-->UWICK Applications-->SSH Secure FTP-->Secure FTP from the Start menu.
2. 1.A series of log-on windows will appear. Type the following information in each window and click OK. If you make a mistake, click Cancel and select Quick Connect to access a single logon window with boxes for host, user, and password.

   	Type the host name dante.u.washington.edu.
   	Enter your UW Net ID.
   	Enter your password.

3. Once connected, you will see a list of folders in your Dante space in the right-hand window. The left-hand window contains a list of the drives and programs available on the machine you are currently using.
4. To move files from a lab or home computer to Dante, click My Computer in the left-hand window and locate the document on the C: or L: drive. Click and drag the file into the right-hand window.
   
   
   
5. If you are uploading a new version of a document previously stored in your Dante space, a box will appear asking if you want to overwrite the old file with the new version.
6. If you have multiple files to upload, hold down the Ctrl key, click on each file, and drag the group into Dante.
7. You can organize your Dante space by creating folders for different classes or projects. To create a folder, click on the new folder icon above the right-hand box, or choose Operation and New Folder from the top menu.
8. To disconnect from the current host without exiting the program, choose File and Disconnect from the top menu bar, or click on the disconnect icon
9. To disconnect and quit, choose File and Exit from the top menu bar.

Downloading Files to Home or Lab with SSH FTP

1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above.
2. Click My Computer in the left-hand window to locate the folder where you want to save the file (for example, “My Documents” on a home computer or your student folder on the CIC L: drive). Click and drag the file from Dante into the selected folder.
3. Disconnect and quit using steps 8 through 9 above.

Downloading Files with FUGU for Mac

1. Macintosh users can open Fugu from the Dock or the Applications window (the program icon is a black and white blowfish). In the Connect to field, enter dante.u.washington.edu and type your UW Net ID in the Username space. You do not have to fill in the Port and Directory fields.
2. Enter your password when prompted and click Authenticate.
3. You will see a divided window the Dante—the Remote pane—on the right and your home machine—the Local pane—on the left.
4. Drag the items you want to download from the Remote pane to the Local pane. You may have to use the drop-down box in the Local pane to select the folder to which you want to download the file.