Secure Shell Overview

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1	Secure Shell Overview

This chapter introduces definitions and concepts that are important for understanding the Secure Shell (SSH). The following topics are covered:

Introduction to SSH
Introduction to Keys
Authentication
How the SSH Client and Server Communicate
Port Forwarding