SSH Handbook

Additional Resources

The following resources offer additional information and official documentation about SSH. These references provide further insight into secure shell usage, configuration, and best practices for managing SSH in various environments.

Official SSH Documentation

  • OpenSSH Project
    The official website for OpenSSH, the most widely used implementation of SSH. It includes release notes, FAQs, and documentation for both the client and server components.
    https://www.openssh.com

  • OpenSSH Manual Pages
    A comprehensive reference for all OpenSSH commands, configuration options, and tools.
    https://www.openbsdhandbook.com/man/ssh.1

  • RFC 4251: The Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol Architecture
    The formal specification of the SSH protocol, detailing the architecture and operational standards for SSH.
    https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc4251

Security Best Practices and Hardening Guides

Tutorials and Learning Resources

  • DigitalOcean SSH Tutorials
    A collection of tutorials and articles covering everything from setting up SSH to advanced configurations, file transfers, and tunneling.
    https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tags/ssh

  • SSH Academy
    A free resource for learning about SSH, including detailed explanations of the protocol, configuration tips, and security best practices.
    https://www.ssh.com/academy/

SSH Tools and Add-Ons

  • Mosh (Mobile Shell)
    A remote terminal application that works well in environments with unstable or mobile networks, offering more resilience than SSH.
    https://mosh.org

  • rclone
    A command-line tool for managing files across cloud storage providers that supports file transfers via SSH using sftp.
    https://rclone.org

These additional resources provide in-depth information and tools for enhancing SSH knowledge and managing secure remote connections more effectively. For more specialized use cases, refer to the official documentation and community guides listed above.

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