How do I transfer files to the CS system (using Windows)?
It should be noted that it is also possible to transfer files to the CS system by using windows file sharing. The current entry only mentions “scp”, which may be inconvenient for windows users. Users must specify CS-NT\username and their password from any version of windows that knows about domains. They should do something like type: \\filer.cs.caltech.edu\ Into Internet Explorer (v4 or greater, I think) to be prompted for this information. This operation can also be done from the command line with a command like: C:\Documents and Settings\wrighton>net use x: \\filer.cs.caltech.edu\students /user:cs-nt\wrighton This would mount the share “students” to the “x” drive. Authenticating with “wrighton’s” permissions. The way I understand it, the authentication/control is secure, but data is unencrypted. There can be additional complexities (you can’t mount plain “filer”, only a share from it.) You can only mount a share once, under one authentication, etc. These probably are less frequently
