Mac mini as compute node connected wirelessly to MacBook

This is my first post, I hope I am sending it to the right place. I want to use a new mac mini (not yet purchased) as a compute node to run day and night on some modeling code. I don't want to connect a keyboard or monitor - but I have access to these to set things up. The model accesses data on the internet, and I want to connect (wired or wireless) to my cable modem to get at these. Once set up and running I just need ssh access to see how things are going and scp to copy stuff onto and off of the mini. I have a MacBook that I plan to use for this purpose, that I want to connect wirelessly to the mini. Is this possible? Is it difficult? I don't really want to shell out for expensive remote desktop software when I only need terminal type access to the mini - to check on progress, copy stuff on/off and compile programs. Thanks in advance, Jim.

 

Thanks jyn(?)

The question mark is because I got logged out and am not sure of your "handle" - the post reply window just came up. Thanks for your massively swift reply - I feel confident now to go spend the bucks for a new mac mini. Thanks again. One day I might be able to usefully reply to other people's requests - I hope so. Cheers, Jim.

 

Ubunto on mac mini via VMware - any problems

Will it matter if I am running my model under Ubuntu via VMware in terms of ssh-ing in to the mac mini? A good question might be, "why the hell would you be doing that!" The answer is that my model comes only as a Linux executable distribution. So why not get a Linux box for it? Because I like the footprint of the mac mini - and I seem to move houses often (don't ask). Maybe dyn could answer - I would appreciate it.
Thanks, Jim.

 

Thanks ADent

I am going to spend my cash and give it all a try. Thanks for your help. I'll let you know how it all pans out. Cheers, Jim.