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Overview
This document outlines how to install and configure Fugu, a graphical front end for the text-based Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) client that ships with Mac OS X. SFTP is similar to FTP, but the entire session is encrypted, meaning nothing, including passwords, is sent in the clear. Fugu provides a friendly, intuitive interface for OpenSSH's SFTP client, featuring secure drag-and-drop file transfers. Fugu allows you to take advantage of SFTP's strong encryption without having to sacrifice ease of use. Additionally, Fugu can make secure file transfers using Secure Copy (SCP), and can create SSH tunnels to facilitate secure interaction between your Macintosh and the remote server.
System Requirements
Fugu has been tested on Mac OS X 10.2.x, but should work with all versions of Mac OS X 10.1. You must also have the BSD subsystem installed, of which OpenSSH's SFTP client is a part. This is included with the default installation of Mac OS X. Mac OS X 10.0 is not supported.
Preparing to Install Fugu Secure FTP
P.1. Under Mac OS X, you need to have “Administrator” permissions to your
computer’s operating system to install this program. If you are unsure if you
have the required permissions, check with your Computer Support Coordinator
(CSC) or the individual who provides your desktop support.
P.2. Download the SSH installer via the Web:
a) Go to:
http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/download.html
b) Click on the ‘Fugu-1.1.0-English.dmg’ link.
c) Save Fugu-1.1.0-English.dmg on your desktop.
Installing Fugu Secure FTP
I.1. After downloading the installer, double-click on the Fugu-1.1.0-English.dmg to begin installation.
Fugu Secure FTP Client displays the “License Agreement” screen.
I.2. Read the Software License Agreement.
I.3. If you agree to the terms, click Agree.
The following icon is created on your desktop:
Logging on to the Server via Fugu Secure FTP
T.1. To connect and perform file transfers to the server double click on the Fugu icon.
Fugu displays the following dialog box
T.2. Enter the remote server name (example:itssrv1.ucsf.edu) in the
Connect to: box.
T.3. Enter your login name in the Username: box.
T.4. Enter 22 in the Port box.
T.5. Leave the Directory field blank.
T.6. Click Connect.
T.7. Enter your password and click Authenticate.
Fugu Secure FTP File Transfer
T.8. To create a new directory to hold webpages, click New Folder from the Tools menu. Type [Directory name, e.g. public_html] and click Remotely, then click Create.
T.9. Click once on the folder public_html in the Remote server box on the right side of the window to get to the new directory.
T.10. To upload webpage files to the server,click on the “public_html” directory on the remote server box.
T.11. After you have selected your files on the Local box on the left side,
drag the files into the Remote box into the public_html directory.
T.12. Click the “Disconnect” button to disconnect from the remote server. Click
on Fugu and Exit to end the SFTP session.
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Secured Shell (SSH) Connection for Mac OS X
SSH connection is native to Mac OSX 10.2.8 and above.
L.1. To open an SSH connection to the server from your Mac OS X, access the
terminal window by going to: Application, Utilities, Terminal.
L.2. Type in the command: ssh [user ID]@itsa.ucsf.edu or ssh [user
ID]@itssrv1.ucsf.edu, depending on which server you have an account.
L.3. Enter your login password for the when prompted.
L.4. To disconnect, at the $ shell command prompt, type the command “exit” to logoff .
L.5. Go to Terminal in the menubar and Quit.