From 532b7f5dd126de529f540c9520852b3a3a74c710 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Weetile Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2023 17:57:06 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 32 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index faf5528..db07584 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -28,4 +28,34 @@ Once you have your keypair saved, you can upload it to the Linux servers using t ssh-copy-id USERNAME@linux.cim.rhul.ac.uk You can confirm the SSH key has been added by authenticating to the server. If it doesn't ask you for your password, it's all set! ### Accessing Linux server off-campus in the evening -The RHUL Linux machines aren't able to be accessed off-campus in the evening due to security reasons. To circumvent this, you can connect to the RHUL VPN by following [this guide](https://intranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/students/help-support/it-services/access-off-campus/vpn/vpn.aspx). +The RHUL Linux machines **aren't able to be accessed off-campus in the evening** due to security reasons. To circumvent this, you can **connect to the RHUL VPN** by following [this guide](https://intranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/students/help-support/it-services/access-off-campus/vpn/vpn.aspx). The following information in this section is copied verbatim from that guide. + +On **Linux**, download and install [this file](http://intranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/it/programs/pangplinux-5.2.4-c14.tgz) to connect to the VPN. + +On **Windows**, follow these instructions to download and install the VPN: + +1. Open your web browser and visit [https://student-vpn.royalholloway.ac.uk](https://student-vpn.royalholloway.ac.uk/). Please note that you must use 'royalholloway' and not 'rhul' +2. Log in using your university username and password +3. Download and open the installer for your operating system +4. You will be guided through the process to install GlobalProtect. Leave all of the options as the default and complete the process with the installer wizard +5. Once GlobalProtect has been installed open the app +6. The app will ask you for a _Portal address._ Enter _student-vpn.royalholloway.ac.uk_ in the box and press _Connect_ +7. You will be prompted to log in. You will need to use your university email address (username@live.rhul.ac.uk format, e.g. abcd123@live.rhul.ac.uk) to access the university’s virtual private network (VPN). Enter these details, and press _Sign In_ +8. [Follow the instructions here to sign in with MFA.](https://intranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/students/help-support/it-services/multi-factor-authentication.aspx) + +### Change resolution and display settings on NoMachine + + xfce4-display-settings +### Change default shell on the terminal +On most Linux systems including the CIM servers, `bash` is used as the default shell. Normally you'd use the `chsh` command to do this, however this is locked down by CIM for security reasons. +You can bypass this by modifying your `~/.profile` then relogging in. For example to change the default shell to `zsh`: +``` +export SHELL=/bin/zsh +exec /bin/zsh -l +``` +### Adding new fonts on NoMachine +To add new fonts, for example for use on Visual Studio Code or Eclipse, you'll need to add the font (.ttf or .otf) to your `~/.local/share/fonts` directory. Then, run this command to refresh your font cache: +``` +fc-cache -f -v +``` +Restart the application and you should be good to go!