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[[computing:cluster:navody:start|Instructions]]

==== Total Commander ====

The [[http://www.ghisler.com/index.htm|Total Commander]] program is a file manager for Windows. The functions of the program can be easily extended by using plugins. The program can be downloaded [[http://www.ghisler.com/download.htm|from here]].


=== Configuring the program ===

To connect using SSH, the SFTP plugin must be installed. The necessary files can be downloaded in a zip package using the link below.



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== Installing the SFTP plugin ==

  * 1. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to the directory where Total Commander is installed. Usually ''c:\Program Files\totalcmd'' or ''c:\totalcmd''. Once extracted, the sftp directory will be created with these files:

  sftp
  |-- x64
  |   |-- libeay32.dll
  |   |-- libssh2.dll
  |   `-- zlib1.dll
  |    
  |-- libeay32.dll
  |-- libssh2.dll
  |-- sftpplug.wfx
  |-- sftpplug.wfx64
  `-- zlib1.dll



  * 2. In the menu select <wrap hi>Configuration -> Options...</wrap> and in the configuration window select the <wrap hi>Plugins</wrap> tab.

  * Select <wrap round box>Configure</wrap> for <wrap hi>File System Plugins (.WFX)</wrap>.
   
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  * 4. A window will open with a list of installed plugins. To add, click the <wrap round box>Add</wrap> button.  

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  * 5. The file selection window opens. Move to the ''sftp'' directory and select the ''sftpplug.wfx'' file for the 32-bit version of the program or ''sftpplug.wfx64'' for the 64-bit version.

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  * 6. The list now shows the installed sftp plugin.

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== Connection Configuration ==

  * 7. In one of the panels, select <wrap hi>Network Neighborhood</wrap>. You will see the computers on your network, where the first item in the list is <wrap hi>Secure FTP</wrap>. Select it.

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  * 8. The connection menu appears. 
    * <wrap hi>_F7=new connection.txt</wrap> is used to create and save a new connection. 
    * <wrap hi>_Quick Connection</wrap> is for connection without saving the configuration.
    * followed by a list of saved connections (none are now displayed).
  * 9. To configure a new connection, press F7.

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  * 10. A window appears prompting you to enter a name under which to save the configuration. Choose a name and press OK.

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  * 11. In the next window, the configuration is performed. In the <wrap round box>Connect to:</wrap> field, type <wrap hi>kraken</wrap>. 
  * 12. You can type your username in the <wrap round box>User name:</wrap> field and your password in the <wrap round box>Password:</wrap> field.
  * 13. Select <wrap round box>OK</wrap>. 

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  * 14. You can now see the connection you created in the list. \\ You can edit the parameters by hovering over the desired connection and pressing ALT+ENTER. \\ Hover over the desired connection and press ENTER to start connecting.

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  * 15. <wrap em>If you are logging in for the first time</wrap>, a warning window will appear. Total Commander does not "know" the remote server and asks if the server is trusted. Answer Yes. 

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  * 16. If you did not enter a username and password in the configuration, you will be prompted to enter them. 

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  * 17. After a successful connection, you can see the server's directory structure in one panel. To disconnect from the server, press the <wrap round box>Disconnect</wrap> button.

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