Key Terms

Review the following list of key terms:

  • rcp— A remote file transfer utility.

  • rexec— A remote command-execution utility.

  • rlogin— A remote login utility.

  • rsh— A remote command-execution utility.

  • ruptime— A utility that displays system information on uptime and the number of connected users.

  • rwho— A utility that displays information on currently connected users.

  • Telnet— A remote terminal utility.

  • trusted access— A weak security system in which a system administrator designates remote hosts and users who are trusted to access the local system.

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