Unity Prompt (unity%)

There are different ways to access the Unity prompt, depending on the computer you are using and your location. It's best to access NC State's secure server, ssh.ncsu.edu, using a secure shell (SSH) compatible program such as PuTTy. Here are step-by-step instructions for various situations:

Windows workstation in a Unity lab

1. In the Novell applications window, double click on the icon labeled "PuTTY (SSH)."
2. In the box labeled "Host Name (or IP Address)," type: ssh.ncsu.edu
3. For Protocol, select the radio button labeled "SSH."
4. Select the "Open" button at the bottom of the window.
   NOTE: You may get a message indicating that the Server's Host Key is not cached in the registry. If you are sure you are connecting to the correct host (i.e., ssh.ncsu.edu) then select Yes.
5. At the "login as:" prompt, type your Unity ID.
6. At the "Password:" prompt, type your Unity password.
7. If you have successfully logged in, the Unity prompt (unity%) will appear at the bottom of the window.
8. When you are finished entering commands in the Unity environment, type exit.

Windows machine from an off-campus location

1. Download and install a free copy of PuTTy from:
   http://www.eos.ncsu.edu/remoteaccess/putty.html.
2. Open your connection to the Internet.
3. Double click on the PuTTY (ssh) icon.
4. In the box labeled "Host Name (or IP Address)," type: ssh.ncsu.edu
5. For Protocol, select the button labeled SSH.
6. Select Open.
   NOTE: You may get a message indicating that the Server's Host Key is not cached in the registry. If you are sure you are connecting to the correct host (i.e., ssh.ncsu.edu) then select Yes.
7. At the "login as:" prompt, type your Unity ID.
8. At the "Password:" prompt, type your Unity password.
9. If you have successfully logged in, the Unity prompt (unity%) will appear at the bottom of the window.
10. When you are finished entering commands in the Unity environment, type exit.
11. If you need more information about remote access to NC State, see:
    http://www.eos.ncsu.edu/remoteaccess/

Macintosh workstation in a Unity lab

1. Double click on the Hard Drive icon on the desktop.
2. Open the Applications folder.
3. Open the Utilities folder.
4. Double click on the Terminal icon.
5. At the prompt, type: ssh ssh.ncsu.edu
   NOTE: You may get a message about the authenticity of the host not being established. If you are certain that you are connecting to ssh.ncsu.edu, then type: yes
6. The Unity prompt (unity%) should appear at the bottom of the window.
7. When you are finished entering commands in the Unity environment, type exit.

Macintosh OSX machine from an off-campus location

1. Open your connection to the Internet.
2. Double click on the Hard Drive icon on your desktop.
3. Open the Applications folder.
4. Open the Utilities folder.
5. Double click on the Terminal icon.
6. At the prompt, type: ssh ssh.ncsu.edu
   NOTE: You may get a message about the authenticity of the host not being established. If you are certain that you are connecting to ssh.ncsu.edu, then type: yes
7. The Unity prompt (unity%) should appear at the bottom of the window.
8. When you are finished entering commands in the Unity environment, type exit.
9. If you need more information about remote access to NC State, see:
   http://www.eos.ncsu.edu/remoteaccess/

Unix or Linux machine

1. Boot up your computer. The built-in terminal program will start automatically.
2. Type: ssh ssh.ncsu.edu.
3. When prompted, enter your Unity ID and password. You should get the Unity prompt (unity%).
4. When you are finished entering commands in the Unity environment, type: exit.

More help

• NC State Help Desk
  • Type a question in the Knowlegebase Search box at the Web site.
  • Email help@ncsu.edu.
  • Telephone 515-HELP (4357)
  • Visit in person: Hillsborough Building, Room 106.
• Help Desk at your College or Department.

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