In this Linux backup series we have taken a look at Flyback (”Quick and easy backups with Flyback“), Backerupper (”Simple gui backup tool Backerupper“), and Back In Time (”Linux Back In Time: Backup made easy“). But what Linux series would be complete without a command line entry? Not this one.
There is one thing that most [...]

Tags: automated backup, backup, linux backup, secure shell, ssh
Categories: Advice, Linux, Networks, Open Source, Server, Tutorials Advanced, Tutorials Basic, software

I do a lot of work with secure shell. There are times when I am connected, via ssh, to multiple machines. Managing these connections can be a real hassle (especially when you have to try to remember numerous IP addresses). Sure you can create bash aliases to make these connections easier to remember, but if [...]

Tags: putty, remote management, ssh, ssh connections
Categories: Advice, Linux, Networks, Open Source, Security, Server, Tutorials Basic, software

Running a SFTP or SSH server in a Windows environment can be interesting for businesses and end users alike. The free SilverShield SSH / SFTP Server offers this server functionality mainly for end users as it allows only one concurrent connection to the server. The pro version which is sold by the company has no [...]

Tags: server, sftp, sftp server, ssh, ssh server, windows software
Categories: Windows, software

SSH is a network protocol that allows to be transferred in a secure channel. Most users probably associate SSH with Linux and Unix computer systems. Webmasters might know and use SSH to connect to and manage their Linux servers.
FreeSSHd is a free SSH Server for the Windows operating system. Users can setup the SSH [...]

Tags: freesshd, server, sftp, sftp server, ssh, ssh server, ssh server windows, windows software
Categories: Windows, software

I have to copy files from machine to machine all the time. Most of the time this copying is done over a network connection. When using that transport method I always like to ensure my copying is being done securely. Fortunately Linux has an app for that (sorry, couldn’t resist). That app is scp.
Scp is [...]

Tags: Linux, scp, ssh, ssh key authentication, ssh-keygen
Categories: Advice, Linux, Networks, Open Source, Security, Tutorials Advanced

SSH is a way to remotely and securely access command prompt/terminal on another computer, giving you access to that computer’s files, services, network connections and programs.
Some services offer free SSH accounts, so you can edit and access files anywhere, host websites, use them as proxies (or IPv6 gateways) and some even let you run processes [...]

Tags: aeshells, blinkenshell, eggdrop, ipv6, irc, irc bot, Linux, polarhome, remote os, remote shell, remote-desktop, sdf, shell, shell account, ssh, telnet, unix
Categories: Hacking, Linux, Online Services, Tools

If you spend enough time with Linux at some point you are going to want (or need) to log on to a remote machine. And logging on to a remote machine is something you want to do in a secure enviroment. To gain security when having to do any remote administration, your best bet is [...]

Tags: Linux, port 22, secure shell, ssh, sshd, x tunneling
Categories: Advice, Linux, Open Source, Security, Tutorials Basic