Using SSH - the Secure Shell

Description

The secure shell (SSH) provides an encrypted connection allowing users to attach remotely to Linux computers. This course will introduce the new Linux user to the SSH. Students will learn to configure SSH on their Linux computers and how to connect through SSH and use the SSH commands to control their Linxu computers. Students will need access to a computer running Linux and the SSH.

Objectives

• Students will run remote terminal sessions with SSH.
• Students will configure a basic SSH set up.
• Students will explore the options of server-wide configuration
• Students will explore per-account configuration and port forwarding.

Book

Lesson 1: Getting Started

Read Chapters 1 and 2

Lesson 2: Installing and Configuring SSH

Read Chapters 4 and 10

Lesson 3: A Closer Look at Configuring SSH

Read Chapter 5 and 6

Lesson 4: More Configuration

Read Chapters 7, 8 and 9

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