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An encrypted form of remote console access used by [[Linux]].  It is more secure than [[telnet]] and is a common method of remotely logging onto a system for remote administration.  It can also be used to create secure tunnels, like a [[VPN]] and perform [[port forwarding]] to access services from the remote system locally.
 
An encrypted form of remote console access used by [[Linux]].  It is more secure than [[telnet]] and is a common method of remotely logging onto a system for remote administration.  It can also be used to create secure tunnels, like a [[VPN]] and perform [[port forwarding]] to access services from the remote system locally.
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Revision as of 16:42, 8 November 2008

Secure Shell

An encrypted form of remote console access used by Linux. It is more secure than telnet and is a common method of remotely logging onto a system for remote administration. It can also be used to create secure tunnels, like a VPN and perform port forwarding to access services from the remote system locally.