The Kyushu University Supercomputer System ITO Portal is a web-based interface that serves as the primary gateway to accessing Kyushu University’s high-performance computing (HPC) resources . This system is managed by the Research Institute for Information Technology (R.I.I.T.) and operates as a national joint-usage/research center.
Prerequisites
- Valid Kyushu University credentials
- SSH key pair setup
- Appropriate client software installed on your computer
- Preparation Phase: Initial setup required before first-time access
- Client software installation depends on your operating system
- SSH key generation creates secure authentication credentials
- Portal registration links your account with your public key
- Access Phase: Ongoing operations after initial setup
- Secure shell (SSH) connection enables command-line access
- File transfer allows data movement between systems
- Resource access provides computational services
Required Software by Operating System
Windows Users
- PuTTY, TeraTerm, or MobaXterm for terminal access
- WinSCP for file transfers
Unix/macOS Users :
- Built-in Terminal application for both SSH and file transfers
Step-by-Step Setup Process
1
Initial Registration
- Navigate to the ITO Portal website
- Log in with your university credentials
- Complete the registration process
2
Public Key Registration
- Generate an SSH key pair on your local machine
- Copy your public key
- Register it through the ITO Portal
3
First-Time Login
- Open your chosen SSH client
- Connect to the provided server address
- Authenticate using your private key
Security Considerations
- Keep your private key secure and never share it
- Regularly update your client software
- Follow university security guidelines
- Report any suspicious activity to system administrators