Accessing the Cluster
There are two primary methods on accessing our cluster, one is using SSH through a terminal program, while the other is using Open OnDemand through a web browser. Each has their pros and cons depending on the skills and comfortability of the person.
Note: You must be physically on campus or using the campus VPN to access our computing clusters.
Command Line / SSH
Cluster: BOSE, BGSC
BOSE:
| Hostname | bose.hpc.uwec.edu |
| Port | 50022 |
| Username | UWEC Username - all lowercase without @uwec.edu |
| Password | UWEC Password |
| Password w/ Okta Hardware Token | UWEC Password,TokenNumber |
| Command | ssh username@bose.hpc.uwec.edu -p 50022 |
Note: If you are on campus and not connected to GlobalProtect, you'll also need to authenticate with Okta Verify.
Using a hardware token or code with Okta?
By default, when you connect to our BOSE cluster over SSH, a push notification will be sent to the Okta Verify app on your phone for you to approve.
If you are unable to use your phone and are using a hardware token or six-digit code, you'll have to put the number you receive on the device directly after your password separated with a comma before you can log in.
Example:
Username: myuser
Password: mypass,123456
BGSC:
| Hostname | bgsc.hpc.uwec.edu |
| Port | 22 |
| Username | UWEC Username - all lowercase without @uwec.edu |
| Password | UWEC Password |
| Command | ssh username@bgsc.hpc.uwec.edu |
Open OnDemand
Clusters: BOSE
Open OnDemand is a web platform that provides full access to our BOSE computing cluster in the easy of a web browser. Through it you can transfer and manage your files, use the built-in terminal program, and take advantage of our Jupyter and Desktop integrations.