Make SSH/scp simpler

Want to be able to login remotely by simply typing username@computername, or scp without the whole server extension (sage.wisc.edu)?

It's pretty simple to do. On a Mac, go to Preferences>Network Preferences>Advanced>DNS tab

Under search domains put "sage.wisc.edu." Now whenever you ssh, scp etc, the terminal will automatically look for it on the sage server so you don't have to type it in. If the computer is on another server (eg. aos.wisc.edu), you'll still have to type in the full path.