1.2.1 Log in PuTTY

This topic provides the systematic instructions to log in to PuTTY.

To run installer on LINUX machines, you need to log in to the LINUX machine using PuTTy.

1. Go to PuTTy Configuration screen.
   The PuTTy Configuration screen is displayed.

   Figure 1-6 PuTTY Configuration

   
   

   
   Description of "Figure 1-6 PuTTY Configuration"

   
   
2. On the PuTTY Configuration screen, specify the fields.
   For more information on fields, refer to the table.

   Table 1-2 PuTTY Configuration - Field Description

   Field	Description
   Host Name	Specify the host address of LINUX machine which you need to connect.
   Protocol	Select SSH as the protocol.

3. Click Open once you have provided the details.
   You will be prompted for the Login ID and Password of the LINUX machine.
   The fcubs@IPL143DOR:~ window is displayed.

   Figure 1-7 fcubs@IPL143DOR:~

   
   

   
   Description of "Figure 1-7 fcubs@IPL143DOR:~"

   
   
4. Specify the login details.
5. Check the current shell for the user in the putty console using the following command echo $SHELL.
   In case the current shell is not bash, you need to set the shell to bash.
6. Check the user home directory using the following command cd $HOME and $pwd.