Using SSH - the Secure Shell

Hours: 32 / Access Length: 7 Weeks / Delivery: Monthly, Mentor Supported
Retail Price: $375.00

Course Overview:

The secure shell (SSH) provides an encrypted connection allowing users to attach remotely to Linux computers. This course will introduce the new Linux user to the SSH. Students will learn to configure SSH on their Linux computers and how to connect through SSH and use the SSH commands to control their Linux computers. Students will need access to a computer running Linux and the SSH.

Course Outline:

• Students will run remote terminal sessions with SSH.
• Students will configure a basic SSH set up.
• Students will explore the options of server-wide configuration
• Students will explore per-account configuration and port forwarding.

All necessary materials are included.

System Requirements:

• Cable and DSL internet connections are recommended for the best experience.

• CPU: 1 GHz or higher
• RAM: 2 GB or higher
• Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher
• Speakers / Headphones
• Microphone (Webinar / Live Online sessions)

• Microsoft Windows 7 or 10 (Home, Pro)
• Mac OSX 10 or higher.
• Latest Chrome OS
• Latest Linux Distributions

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

• Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
• Latest Mozilla FireFox
• Latest Microsoft Edge
• Latest Apple Safari

• Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
• PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
• Courses may require other software that is denoted in the above course outline.