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How can I remotely execute a SSH command?
To remotely execute a command from the local machine, append an instruction to the SSH command. For example, to delete a file, type in: Enter the password, and the file on the remote server will be deleted without creating a new shell.
What does SSH-add.exe do on the server?
exe stores private keys used for public key authentication. ssh-add.exe adds private keys to the list allowed by the server. ssh-keyscan.exe aids in collecting the public SSH host keys from a number of- hosts. sftp.exe is the service that provides the Secure File Transfer Protocol, and- runs over SSH.
How to specify a user for a SSH connection?
Specify a Username for SSH connection. SSH uses the current user when accessing a remote server. To specify a user for an SSH connection, run the command in this format: ssh username@hostname_or_ip. For instance: ssh [email protected]
How to create a SSH port number for a remote host?
To connect to a remote host with a custom SSH port number, use the -p flag. For example: To improve the security of SSH connections, generate a key pair with the keygen utility. The pair consists of a public and private key. The public key can be shared, while the private key needs to stay secure.
What are the command line options for SSH?
SSH Command Line Options SSH Option -1 Instructs ssh to use protocol version 1 -2 Instructs ssh to use protocol version 2. -4 Permits only IPv4 addresses. -6 Permits only IPv6 addresses.
Is there a script to automate SSH sessions?
The Expect script is the entire automated two-way conversation. In an Except script, dialog from both sending and receiving computers is scripted. A common use of Expects scripts is to automate SSH sessions between a local computer and a remote server. Except is available as an installable software package for most Linux distros.