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How does SSH work?

Learn how SSH works and how to use it to connect to remote servers.

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How does SSH work?

How does SSH work?

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How does SSH work?

SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol used to securely connect to remote machines over an unsecured network. It encrypts the connection and provides various mechanisms for authentication and data transfer.

SSH Diagram

SSH has two versions: SSH-1 and SSH-2. SSH-2 was standardized by the IETF. It has three main layers: Transport Layer, Authentication Layer, and Connection Layer.

  1. Transport Layer The Transport Layer provides encryption, integrity, and data protection to ensure secure communication between the client and server.

  2. Authentication Layer The Authentication Layer verifies the identity of the client to ensure that only authorized users can access the server.

  3. Connection Layer The Connection Layer multiplexes the encrypted and authenticated communication into multiple logical channels.

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