| 1 | = Getting Started with ORBIT = |
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| 4 | == 1. Create an ORBIT account == |
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| 6 | To use ORBIT, you will first need to create an ORBIT account (please check the [wiki:Documentation/BUsagePolicy usage policy] to see if you are eligible). Simply [http://www.orbit-lab.org/userManagement/register register for a user account] and get it approved by the PI in charge of the project/organization you are a part of. If the particular organization is not available on the user account registration page, the appropriate PI needs to [http://www.orbit-lab.org/userManagement/orgReg register for an organizational account] before you can create your user account. |
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| 8 | Please use your institutional email address when registering. |
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| 10 | '' '''IMPORTANT:''' Your account needs to be approved by the PI of the project/organization you indicated on your user account registration. Account approvals are NOT handled by ORBIT staff. Please contact the appropriate PI to have your account approved.'' |
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| 13 | == 2. Setup SSH access == |
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| 15 | Once your account has been approved, you will need to [wiki:Documentation/bAccountManagement/DSSHConf generate SSH keys and upload them to your account] before you can login to a testbed. |
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| 18 | == 3. Learn how to use ORBIT == |
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| 20 | Now you are ready to use access ORBIT resources. Please follow our tutorials to familiarize yourself with how ORBIT testbeds are structured as well as how to conduct experiments. |
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