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:* You can click the <b>up arrow</b> repeatedly to see recent text commands. Pressing enter then re-enters this selected command. | :* You can click the <b>up arrow</b> repeatedly to see recent text commands. Pressing enter then re-enters this selected command. | ||
:* <b> Ctrl + C</b> quits Glances. | :* <b> Ctrl + C</b> stops a logging output e.g. quits Glances. | ||
:* Typing <b> clear </b> clears the command. | :* Typing <b> clear </b> clears the command. | ||
:* Typing <b>exit</b> closes PuTTY. | |||
:* To paste into PuTTY click Shift + Insert, or right-click + Enter. | |||
= PuTTY Tips = | |||
Maximise the dialogue box before pressing <b>enter</b> on any commands to ensure the output is displayed optimally and text does not wrap. | |||
Latest revision as of 09:39, 25 August 2020
References to ssh throughout this administration guide means to open a PuTTY session.
Downloading PuTTY[edit]
PuTTY can be requested via the IT Helpdesk software catalogue.
PuTTY Configuration[edit]
The Host name or IP address will vary dependent on the application being accessed.
For example, to investigate gateway server issues, the host name / IP address to be entered is gateway.tms-uk-rail.co.uk
The different host names and associated passwords for the different servers can be found in the Master Credentials List.
PuTTY Commands[edit]
- You can click the up arrow repeatedly to see recent text commands. Pressing enter then re-enters this selected command.
- Ctrl + C stops a logging output e.g. quits Glances.
- Typing clear clears the command.
- Typing exit closes PuTTY.
- To paste into PuTTY click Shift + Insert, or right-click + Enter.
PuTTY Tips[edit]
Maximise the dialogue box before pressing enter on any commands to ensure the output is displayed optimally and text does not wrap.