How to install Matlab and use Matlab with the CCM network license:

If using a windows OS you will need to have a secure shell client (SSH) program like SSHSecureShellClient-3.2.9.exe
If you do not have this you might find where to downloads this from using:

 http://www.google.com/search?q=SSHSecureShellClient-3.2.9.exe

While on campus download the latest Matlab version iso for your platform from:

http://math.ucdenver.edu/downloads/matlab

Or if off campus from a DOS shell in Windows use a command like this to download the iso

scp2 user@math.ucdenver.edu:/server/www/htdocs/downloads/matlab/2010a/R2010a_Windows.iso .

For mac or linux OS use:

scp user@math.ucdenver.edu:/server/www/htdocs/downloads/matlab/2010a/R2010a_UNIX.iso .

(please notice the above line ends with (space) (dot) and "user" means to use your math user name)
You will be prompted for your math password.

Use the iso file to create a DVD (This may require a DL capable DVD and drive) or use some software that allows you to mount an iso image.
hint: under most versions of linux you can mount an iso image using a command like:

 
sudo mkdir /mnt/matlab
sudo mount -o loop -t iso9660 R2010a_UNIX.iso /mnt/matlab
The install program would then appear under the directory /mnt/matlab

hint: A windows tool for mounting ISO files which might work might be available at: http://www.slysoft.com/en/download.html
see the "Virtual CloneDrive (Freeware)" link
Use the DVD or image to install the program.
You will need an "install code." If you do not have this code send email to Russel.Boice@ucdenver.edu requesting the code.
You may be asked for a license file, so before starting the install create a license.dat file with contents:

SERVER localhost 0 27000
USE_SERVER

During the install procedure you will be asked if you want to automatically register or authenticate the program over the internet. Do not choose this automatic method. Choose manual registration or authentication.
After installing you may need to create or edit a network.lic file. Create this file in the directory "licenses" under the directory where matlab was installed. Use file name "network.lic"
Required contents for this file follows:

SERVER localhost 0 27000
USE_SERVER

If using Vista or Windows 7 You may need to edit this file by starting wordpad with administrative rights.
Before starting matlab open a shell, type as follows and login at the prompt:
This applies for mac, linux or cygwin:
Use your actual user name where "user" appers in these examples.

 
ssh -L 1143:localhost:1143 -L 27000:localhost:27000 user@math.ucdenver.edu

If using SSH from Windows from a DOS prompt use:

ssh2 -L 1143:localhost:1143 -L 27000:localhost:27000 user@math.ucdenver.edu

Now you should be able to start Matlab.
You can minimize the shell but do not close it while using Matlab.
If you have any further questions or problems with this contact Russel.Boice@ucdenver.edu