There is already a 'share' user created on the server that can be accessed by anyone that knows the credentials. This user's home directory will act as our common file repository. The easiest way to access the 'share' directory is directly (by logging in as the 'share' user) using one of the following methods:

Samba (Windows File Sharing)

Note: This won't work outside of the UT network unless you use ssh tunneling.

• Windows 7, 8, and 10

1. Click on the Start Menu and right click on 'Network' (right side of the Start Menu)

   1. For Windows 8 and 10, open the Windows file explorer and right click on 'Network' on the left side

   • Click on 'Map Network Drive...'

   • Choose a Drive letter in the 'Drive:' drop-down menu. I recommend picking the letter Z

   • In the 'Folder:' field, type '\\lase.mer.utexas.edu\share'

   • Check the 'Reconnect at logon' box

   • Select 'Finish', and a dialog box will open to let you log in

   • In the 'User Name:' field, type 'share'

   • In the 'Password:' field, type 'GaNSb'

   • You can now access the share drive using the chosen drive letter and using the credentials above

• Windows Vista

1. Click on the Start Menu (bottom left corner of desktop)

   • Right click on 'Network' (right side of the Start Menu)

   • Click on 'Map Network Drive...'

   • Choose a Drive letter in the 'Drive:' drop-down menu

   • In the 'Folder:' field, type '\\lase.mer.utexas.edu\share'

   • Check the 'Reconnect at logon' box

   • Click on the blue text reading 'different user name'

   • In the 'User Name:' field, type 'share'

   • In the 'Password:' field, type 'GaNSb'

   • Click 'OK'

   • Click 'Finish'

   • You can now access the share drive using the chosen drive letter

• Windows XP

1. Click on the Start Menu (bottom left corner of desktop)

   • Right click on 'My Computer' (right side of the Start Menu)

   • Click on 'Map Network Drive...'

   • Choose a Drive letter in the 'Drive:' drop-down menu

   • In the 'Folder:' field, type '\\lase.mer.utexas.edu\share'

   • Check the 'Reconnect at logon' box

   • Click on the blue text reading 'different user name'

   • In the 'User Name:' field, type 'share'

   • In the 'Password:' field, type 'GaNSb'

   • Click 'OK'

   • Click 'Finish'

   • You can now access the share drive using the chosen drive letter

• Ubuntu (or Debian based Linux)

1. Install Samba File-System

1. Mount the share

1. You can now access the share drive at /media/lase-share

Secure FTP

• Windows Vista & XP

1. Install your favorite sftp client. There is one available on bevoware:

Go to: https://www.utexas.edu/its/bevoware/download/ Find "SSH Secure Shell" Click "Download"

1. Using your favorite sftp client, login with the following credentials:

Site: http://lase.mer.utexas.edu User: share Password: *****

Get Your Own User Account

1. Send a request to <administrator@lase.mer.utexas.edu>, with the username you would like.

   • Once you have received a response, ssh in using the temporary password provided (ssh access is described below)

   • You will be prompted to change the password. Follow the on-screen directions. Afterwards, you have to login again with the new password.

Secure Shell (SSH)

• Windows Vista & XP

1. Install your favorite ssh client. There is one available on bevoware:

Go to: https://www.utexas.edu/its/bevoware/download/ Find "SSH Secure Shell" Click "Download"

\ A better one, called PuTTy is available here:

1. Using your favorite ssh client, login with the your username and password:

Site: http://lase.mer.utexas.edu User: <Your Username> Password: <Your Password>

• Ubuntu (or Debian based Linux)

1. Install Secure Shell

sudo aptitude install ssh

1. Login:

ssh -p 12322 <Your Username>@lase.mer.utexas.edu

1. Enter your password when prompted.