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How does one connect to the cluster with an iPad?
In general you will need an ssh based application. There are dozens of ssh clients. Try iSSH. By many accounts it is considered one of the leading contenders.
When connected to the cluster with ssh I sometimes get disconnected after a period of idle use. How do I remain connected?
On a linux machine, your home directory will contain a .ssh subdirectory. Create a text file called config with the following contents:
| host * ServerAliveInterval 120 |
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If you are using some other ssh based client, look for a setup option where you can choose or include this info.
X Window support info
What is X11 forwarding?
ssh provides a protocol for sending X11 graphics between computers. This option needs to be turned on within your ssh program, such as SecureCRT or ssh command option, etc. If you use SecureCRT you need to enable X11 forwarding. Look for this option in your SecureCRT preference or global settings.
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