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Chapter 2. OpenSSH Features

2.1. Current Features
2.2. The OpenSSH suite
This chapter further explains OpenSSH, its features, its included utilities, commands, and their use/purpose.

2.1. Current Features

OpenSSH has many features that make it the defacto standard for managing computer systems including: strong encryption, X11 forwarding, port forwarding, and strong authentication options including PKI just to name a few.