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= PuTTY Commands =
= PuTTY Commands =


:* You can click the up arrow 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.


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:* <b> Ctrl + C</b> stops a logging output e.g. quits Glances.
 
:* 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.