Chapter 11. Solutions in this chapter:

  • Client Configuration
  • Verbose Medium
  • Secure Copy
  • Summary
  • Solutions Fast Track
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

In previous chapters we have looked at a variety of SSH features, usages, servers and applications. In this chapter we will explore the command line features of PuTTY as well as other aspects of CLI (Command Line Interface) usages and advanced SSH client topics.

Our major focus will be on PuTTY, but we will look at a couple of other command line clients as well.

Client Configuration

PuTTY is an open source SSH utility; it also supports rlogin, telnet, serial, and raw data connectivity. There are versions for both Linux and Windows. It is a freely available utility that can be downloaded ...

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