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Fedora 19

OpenSSH Guide

Using and configuring OpenSSH on Fedora

Edition 19.0

Scott Radvan

Red Hat Engineering Content Services

Eric Christensen

Fedora Documentation Project

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Abstract

The Fedora OpenSSH Guide assists both new and experienced users to understand, use, configure, and secure the OpenSSH implementation of SSH (Secure Shell) in Fedora.
Preface
1. Document Conventions
1.1. Typographic Conventions
1.2. Pull-quote Conventions
1.3. Notes and Warnings
2. We want feedback
1. Introduction
1.1. What is SSH?
1.2. What is OpenSSH?
1.3. How do I get it?
1.4. Why use it?
1.5. License
2. OpenSSH Features
2.1. Current Features
2.2. The OpenSSH suite
3. Security
3.1. Benefits
3.2. SSH Vs. Telnet
4. Client Use
4.1. Config File
4.2. Connection Example
5. Server Use
5.1. Server Config
5.2. Cryptographic Logon
A. Revision History
Index