Secure Shell

ssh (Secure Shell) is a UNIX-based command suite and protocol for securely accessing a remote computer. ssh secures network client/server communications by authenticating both endpoints with a digital certificate and by encrypting passwords. ssh uses RSA public key cryptography to manage connections and authentication. Because it is more secure than telnet or other shell-based communication methods, many system administrators use ssh to manage Web servers and other remote systems.

The provisioning software can be configured so that its applications communicate using ssh. N1 Service Provisioning System software supports OpenSSH explicitly. OpenSSH is a free version of ssh that has been primarily developed by the OpenBSD Project. (For more details, see http://www.openssh.com.) The provisioning software can be configured to support other versions of ssh, as well.