How Connect to a Linux Server?
This comprehensive guide elucidates the methodology for establishing a secure and reliable connection to a Linux server. It delves into the intricacies of the SSH protocol, detailing its implementation and best practices for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Furthermore, the guide covers essential configuration steps for both client and server, including firewall adjustments and public key authentication, to optimize security and usability.
Step 1
To use ssh connection you need to download PuTTY app from an official website and use it to connect to a Linux server:
PuTTY is a terminal application that have many of protocols, also SSH for remote Linux communication!
Step 2
Run PuTTY. In a window that opens, fill HostName (or IP address) field with a value shown in IP address field of the control panel, and leave all other parameters unchanged. Click Open:
Step 3
At the first launch, you will be prompted to cache a server link. Click Yes:
Step 4
Then, input Linux server username and password shown in Administrator login and Administrator password field.
Note: When entering a password, you will not see it:
If you have entered correct data, you will see a successful login message. This way communication with server also applied to various of distributives like Ubuntu ssh, Debian ssh, Kali Linux ssh and etc.