Comprehensive Guide to SSH: Tunneling, File Transfers, and Key-Based Authentication
SSH (Secure Shell) is a powerful protocol used for secure communication between computers, offering a wide range of functionalities including secure remote access, file transfers, and key-based authentication.
In this guide, we'll cover various aspects of SSH, including:
- Port tunneling for secure access to services like MySQL.
- Secure file transfer using SFTP and SCP.
- SSH agent forwarding and key-based authentication for enhanced security.
- Dynamic port forwarding (SOCKS proxy) for secure browsing.