GSI-SSHTerm Application Help
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GSI-SSHTerm is an application written in Java that enables to you connect to a server running GSISSH using your UK e-Science grid certificate. You will need Java JDK 1.5 or higher installed to run the application. Once you have been granted access to a server, (e.g. in the case of the NGS you need to have an account) you may connect to it by running the application and entering the host you wish to connect to:
You now need to authenticate yourself in one of four ways:
- Using a local proxy certificate
- Using your certificate as PEM formatted files (usercert.pem, userkey.pem)
- Using a proxy certificate stored in MyProxy
- Using your certificate as a PKCS#12 formatted file
1. Using a local proxy certificate
If you already have a proxy certificate present then the application will use it automatically and you will not be prompted for anything.
2. Using your certificate as PEM formatted files (usercert.pem, userkey.pem)
If your certificate is already present in the default location (~/.globus on Linux or: C:/Documents and Settings/{windowsusernamehere}/.globus on Windows) then the application will ask for your passphrase:
The "Use Another Method" button can be used to access other authentication methods.
3. Using a proxy certificate stored in MyProxy
If you have uploaded a proxy certificate to the MyProxy server, e.g. by running the myproxy-init command or the Myproxy Upload Tool then you can retrieve it from the application and select Use MyProxy after checking your proxy name is correct and entering your proxy passphrase:
4. Using your certificate as a PKCS#12 formatted file
If you have exported your certificate from your browser as a *.p12 or *.pfx file then you can select it from the appliction. Once you have done this, enter your private key passphrase and select Use Certificate:
