From 3289dbf24f0f3f7e2ff7fda96afc033e3b70fc52 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kyle Laker Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 23:43:31 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] VM Welcome: Cleanup and add Filezilla Cleanup some of the source markdown formatting, specify that the user can use Filezilla if they only need to copy files to/from stu, and update the documentation to reflect the fact that there is now a single application for configuring the VM --- welcome-to-vm.md | 32 +++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/welcome-to-vm.md b/welcome-to-vm.md index 8c417e4..2489ab1 100644 --- a/welcome-to-vm.md +++ b/welcome-to-vm.md @@ -13,17 +13,18 @@ You can configure the virtual machine for the various classes you're in using one of two methods: typing commands on the command-line or using the provided scripts on your machine. -The way that Ansible knows how to configure your -computer is by reading a set of files, called **playbooks**. -The playbooks are resumable, which means that if for any reason you need to cancel -the playbook while it's running, you can do so (press Ctrl + C), and then you can -run it again whenver it is convenient. +The way that Ansible knows how to configure your computer is by reading a set +of files, called **playbooks**. The playbooks are resumable, which means that if +for any reason you need to cancel the playbook while it's running, you can do +so (press Ctrl + C), and then you can run it again whenver it is convenient. ### Configuring using the provided scripts -On your desktop, there are a few files with the names of various CS courses. -One-by-one, double-click the name of each course you're in, wait for it to -complete, and then double-click the name of another course you're taking. +On your desktop or in the menu there is a shortcut called "JMU CS VM +Configuration." Open this tool and select the courses that you need to have +your virtual machine set up for. Once you've selected the necessary courses, +click "Run." You can watch the status in the black terminal window within the +program and you will receive a notification when the configuration is complete. ### Configuring using the command line @@ -121,6 +122,17 @@ machine. ## Connecting to stu easily +### Using Filezilla + +If you only need to access stu in order to copy files to or from your VM, then +you can use Filezilla. In the menu, search for Filezilla and open it. In the +top-left is a black arrow. Click that and then select the +"JMU CS Student server (stu)." You will be prompted for your JMU e-ID password. +After entering that, you will be connected to stu and will be able to copy +files. + +### Through the command line + There will be times in your courses where you need to connect to stu (or other systems). To do this, open a terminal window and type @@ -174,7 +186,9 @@ Should you encounter any issues with your virtual machine or if you notice there is software that you wish was installed by default, [open an issue](https://github.com/jmunixusers/cs-vm-build/issues/new) on the GitHub project. You can use this same form to request software be added for a -particular course. +particular course. If you get an error while configuring the virtual machine, +try to have any files in `/opt/vmtools/logs` on your VM ready if possible when +creating an issue. ## Getting involved with the UUG