SSH

SSH is the standard protocol for secure remote command execution and administration on Unix-like systems.

Overview

  • Provides encrypted remote access without a GUI
  • Is widely installed and efficient on low-resource systems
  • Commonly used for administration, automation, and file transfer workflows

Reference

ssh user@host

Mental Model

  • SSH replaces insecure remote login methods with an encrypted channel
  • It is the default way to manage many remote Linux systems
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