This document provides a step-by-step guide to access the NYU SSH server and run Docker commands to set up and test the Lind project. If you face issues while accessing the server, troubleshooting steps are included to help you resolve them efficiently.
To gain access, use the following SSH command format:
[username]@lind-server.engineering.nyu.edu
Description: Replace [username]
with your NYU username to connect to the Lind server. This command will initiate a secure shell connection to the server, allowing you to work on the remote system.
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Description: This usually means that the password is incorrect. Please try to recall the correct password or contact seniors for assistance, or ask for help in the Slack channel.
To verify network connectivity, follow these steps:
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Are you on an on-campus network?
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If connected but still unable to access, contact seniors or use the Slack channel for support.
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If not connected to the on-campus network, connect to VPN via the NYU VPN Guide.
Once you have SSH access, run the Docker container with the following command:
docker run --privileged --ipc=host --cap-add=SYS_PTRACE -it securesystemslab/lind /bin/bash
Description: This command starts a Docker container using the image securesystemslab/lind
. The options used are:
--privileged
: Grants extended privileges to the container.--ipc=host
: Allows the container to share the host’s IPC namespace, enabling shared memory.--cap-add=SYS_PTRACE
: Adds the capability to useptrace
, which is helpful for debugging.-it
: Opens an interactive terminal session./bin/bash
: Launches a Bash shell inside the container.
Note: This command will give you an interactive shell inside the Docker container where you can run other commands.
Once inside the container:
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Ensure you are on the
develop
branch. Run the following commands to check and update:git branch
Description: Displays the current branch. Ensure that you are on the
develop
branch.git pull
Description: Fetches the latest updates from the remote repository and merges them into your current branch.
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Update Contents:
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Run the following command to update contents to the newest version:
make -2
Description: This command will ensure that all the components are updated to the latest version. The
make
command runs the instructions defined in the Makefile, and the-2
argument here specifies a particular target or set of actions.
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Build the Regular Lind Version:
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Run the following command to build the standard version of Lind:
make -1
Description: This command builds the standard version of Lind, preparing it for use.
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To run RawPOSIX, follow these steps:
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Navigate to the project directory and set up the environment:
cd src sudo rm -rf safeposix-rust git clone https://github.com/Lind-Project/RawPOSIX.git mv RawPOSIX/ safeposix-rust cd /home/lind/lind_project make -1
Description:
cd src
: Change to the source directory.sudo rm -rf safeposix-rust
: Remove the existingsafeposix-rust
directory (requires admin privileges).git clone ...
: Clone the RawPOSIX repository from GitHub.mv RawPOSIX/ safeposix-rust
: Rename the cloned directory tosafeposix-rust
.cd /home/lind/lind_project
: Change to the Lind project directory.make -1
: Build the project.
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Generate network devices required for RawPOSIX:
cd src/safeposix-rust ./gen_netdev.sh
Description:
cd src/safeposix-rust
: Change to thesafeposix-rust
directory../gen_netdev.sh
: Run the script to generate network devices.
Navigate to the project root and run the following command:
cd /home/lind/lind_project
make test
Description: This command runs the full test suite for Lind, verifying that all components are functioning as expected.
To build and run the tests for RawPOSIX:
cd src/safeposix-rust
cargo build
cargo test
Description:
cargo build
: Compiles the Rust code for the RawPOSIX project.cargo test
: Runs the test suite for RawPOSIX to verify functionality.
To run a specific test case:
cargo test <TEST_CASE_NAME>
Example:
cargo test ut_lind_fs_mkdir_invalid_modebits
Description: This command runs a specific test case, allowing you to focus on one feature or functionality at a time.
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New error that requires a big fix:
- Contact the team and inform the seniors.
- Open a GitHub issue to track the problem.
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Encountering a smaller issue:
- Check if an existing issue is logged. If not, create one at: #15.
- Tag two reviewers: either Alice, Nick, or Yuchen Zhang.
- Write a clear and concise description for each PR.
- Add comments for easier understanding.
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Requirement: Comments are required for new code to ensure others can understand it.
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Future Improvements: Reference the relevant GitHub issue for any future improvements.
Quick start Use Develop branch for the most stable behaviour.
docker build -t --platform <your platform> <image_name> .devcontainer
docker run -it <image_name>
This will create a quick container with rustposix build at your local changes. helpful for exploration and easy testing.
See reference at Run RustPOSIX Independently
See reference at Testing and Debugging
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All PRs should be merged to the Develop branch
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Any imports from the standard library or any crates should be done in an interface file