SSH server allows users to
connect remotely in a secure way and allows access to file transfers. Installation of the SSH server on Ubuntu requires the use of command 'sudo aptitude install ssh' and through the Login ID and the password reported in Ubuntu , one can have
encrypted remote access. To connect, the
command line must be used and the server can be accessed from
Windows through open source clients such as PuTTY and WinSCP. SSH server can be installed through a
proxy server after the package connect-proxy gets installed.
- An SSH server allows you to remotely access your machine.
- You'll have access to the remote console (equivalent to telnet, but secure) and the ability to transfer files.
Installation
- The easiest way is to use: sudo aptitude install SSH
- You can now connect remotely in a secure way.
- Use the login/password of users reported in Ubuntu.
Connection
SSH through a proxy
Additional tip
To run the ssh server on another port which the port 22 standard:
- 1. Open the configuration file: sudo gedit/etc/ssh/sshd_config
- 2. Locate the line Port 22 and replace by the value of your choice (eg port 741)
- 3. Restart the ssh server: sudo/etc/init.d/ssh restart
This little trick ensures that the server is identified by a scan of IP address ranges, and thus reduce some risks.