Executive and Corporate (E&C) Technical Support: Using SSH
Using Secure Shell (and Telnet)
Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that can be used to log into a remote machine (your E&C Server) and provide secure
encrypted communications between your E&C Server and your local computer. All of the commands you would use in a
Telnet client, you can use in an SSH client. The only difference is that the communication is made via encrypted channels to
and from your E&C Server. Due to the increased capabilities you have as a E&C 'root' user, it is recommended that all
shell connections be done via SSH.
Providing shell access is a fundamental part of our philosophy with regard to Remote Administration. Shell access is one of the
most powerful features of our E&C Servers. Using a SSH client, you can connect and log in to your E&C Server from
anywhere in the world, as if you were sitting right in front it.
Choosing an SSH Client
Configuring your SSH Client
The following links provide detailed configuration instructions for the listed client:
Connecting To Your E&C Server
Once you have chosen a SSH client, connecting to your E&C Server is extremely simple. Although SSH clients vary in
their exact configuration, most of them will simply require you to specify a "remote host". Your remote host is your E&C
Server, so you would specify your domain name (or your temporary domain, if applicable) or IP address.
Once you are connected, you will be prompted for your login name and login password. You
specified both your login name and login password when you ordered your E&C Server. After the login process is successful,
you will have gained access to your E&C Server and can now issue commands at the command prompt. If you are not
familiar with
UNIX, you can learn some simple UNIX commands and use them with
confidence.
