Accessing Vulcan

Accessing the Vulcan Big Data Cluster requires using a Secure Shell (SSH) client and having Booth credentials (i.e. Booth ID and password).

Connection Type:: ssh
Host Name:: vulcan.chicagobooth.edu
Port Number:: 22

Mac/Linux

Mac and Linux systems have a built-in Terminal that can be used to access Mercury. In these systems, simply open a Terminal window and type the SSH command at the prompt.

$ ssh <BoothID>@vulcan.chicagobooth.edu

At the prompt, enter your Booth password. The screen will not show characters as you type your password.

Note

You must use your Booth ID, not CNET ID!

Windows

Windows users will need to first download a terminal emulator. PuTTY for Windows is one example of a terminal emulator that can be used as a Secure Shell (SSH) client. The official PuTTY download page can be found here.

Once downloaded, a connection to Vulcan can be initiated by entering the host name, port number, and connection type.

_images/putty_screenshot.png — PuTTY configuration for initiating an SSH connection to Vulcan

A new window will pop up where you can enter your Booth ID and password. You should then see Vulcan’s welcome banner if the log in has been successful.