Connecting to a Remote Linux Server Using SSH

For system administrators and developers, the ability to manage remote Linux servers is crucial. SSH (Secure Shell) is the industry-standard protocol for establishing secure, encrypted connections to remote machines.

SSH provides a protected channel for sensitive login credentials, command execution, and file transfers. It offers a significant security upgrade over legacy protocols like Telnet, which transmit data in plaintext.

This article assumes you have a basic understanding of command-line interfaces (like a terminal or command prompt).

Getting Started with SSH …

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