Using Linux at the College of Engineering reguires some basic knowlege of how to use Linux, how to access software, and ways to connect to the enterprise workstations.
The college uses a CentOS distro of Linux on its servers and desktops

Understanding some key concepts:

Windows desktops and laptops will use Putty or MobaXterm to access Linux hosts.
MacOS computers use "Terminal" which is built into the operating system.

  • Logging In

 At the "login:" prompt that appears after connecting to an ENGR UNIX host, type your ENGR login name and hit return. At the "Password:" prompt, type your ENGR password and return.
Your password will not display on your screen as you type.
If enrolled in Duo, type "1" and then enter, and accept the prompt on your mobile device.