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VM Welcome: Cleanup and add Filezilla #16

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Expand Up @@ -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

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## 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

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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

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