SSH Secure Shell is an application protocol and software suite that offers secure network services for an insecure network such as the public Internet. It replaces other, insecure protocols and services, including Telnet and FTP. It can be used for remote terminal connections, remote file copying, and forwarding X11 sessions as well as arbitrary TCP ports through a secure tunnel. SSH Secure Shell is based on strong encryption and authentication security features. The software has been developed in Europe and can be used in any country that allows encryption. For more information on SSH Secure Shell, please visit the SSH Homepage.
SSH Secure Shell software is available for a wide variety of hardware and software platforms. The Secure Shell concept was originated on Unix as a replacement for the insecure "Berkeley services", i.e., the rsh, rlogin, and rcp commands. The SSH Secure Shell client software (i.e., the component that remote users run on their computers) is available for Microsoft Windows operating systems.
The SSH Secure Shell for Workstation Windows client does not have any special hardware or software requirements. Any computer capable of running a current version of the Microsoft Windows operating system and equipped with a functional connection to a remote UNIX or UN*X-like host computer can be used. The SSH Secure Shell for Workstations Windows client installation requires about 4 megabytes of disk space.
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The University of Florida has obtained a non-commercial use license for SSH Secure Shell. You must be a student, faculty member, researcher, administrator, or employee of the University of Florida in order to be eligible for this software. If you qualify for a free-of-charge non-commercial use license of SSH Secure Shell, you must fit into one of the categories listed in the license agreement, summarized below:
Almost all information can be found in the Help menu regarding how to use SSH Secure Shell and its companion program, the Secure File Transfer Client.
SSH Secure Shell can make connections to a remote UNIX or UN*X-like
host computer that provide SSH connections.
To connect to one of these computer systems, use the New connection
icon or Connect icon on the Toolbar or the New connection
option in the File menu.
The Host Name refers to the name or IP number of the remote computer. For example, grove users would use the host name "grove.ufl.edu" to connect to the grove computer system.
When asked for a User name and Password, use the username and password associated with your account on the host machine.
Please note: You will receive a warning message about the security risks when connecting to a computer system using the SSH1 protocol. Do not be alarmed; the SSH1 protocol still provides significant protection.
We recommend removing one program at a time and restarting the computer after removing a program.
We recommend removing one program at a time and restarting the computer after removing a program.
SSH Secure Shell is developed by SSH Communications Security Inc. and is under constant development. The latest versions of this program can be found at the locations listed below:
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Any questions concerning this CD can be directed to the UF Computing Help Desk . The UF Computing Help Desk is located at HUB 132 at the University of Florida. You can reach the Help Desk by calling (352) 392-HELP (4357) or by sending an e-mail to helpdesk@ufl.edu
