Even though dedicated hosting is open for everyone, the more you know and understand about the nuances of it all, the more likely you will be to get higher levels of enjoyment from it. This is no different from any other activity in the world but given the fact that there is the opportunity to make money from dedicated hosting, it makes sense to improve your skill set. This includes learning about terms like SSH.
One of the most things you will need to know about is security and there are many different things and tools which can help you be more secure. There is no doubt that security is one of the biggest factors for any dedicated hosting user to consider and this is not lost on the community. One of the ways that you can secure your transactions and dealings online is by using SSH, which stands for Secure Shell and is commonly associated with UNIX.
The origins of SSH can be traced back to three UNIX utilities, rcp, rsh and rlogin which were then given added secure elements and became known as scp, sswh and slgin. These commands are all encrypted and have been secured in a number of different ways. A huge benefit comes from the fact that an authentication process takes place between the client and server connection and there will also be a digital certificate issued.
Being able to connect to the dedicated hosting server and undertake Linux command line operations is a huge benefit of using SSH. It is also something that can be used on a Windows OS but there is a need to install a SSH client. PuTTY is a client that comes highly recommended.
Knowing about SSH and its security benefits is not for every dedicated hosting user but there is no doubt that many people will find that it provides an added level of safety and security for their work.
About the Author: Kevin Abrahams is blogger and server admin. With a focus on dedicated server support, Kevin writes from his experience supporting websites.
