1: What is SSH and sFTP and how are they used at NJIT?
Secure Shell or SSH is a network protocol that allows data to be exchanged over a secure channel between two computers. Encryption provides confidentiality and integrity of data. SSH uses public-key cryptography to authenticate the remote computer and allow the remote computer to authenticate the user. SSH is typically used to log into a remote machine and execute commands.
NJIT's AFS machines support SSH connections, and because of the protocol's security features, SSH is the preferred method to access NJIT's AFS machines. SSH supports file transfers using sFTP.
SFTP is a network protocol that provides file transfer and manipulation functionality using the SSH-2 protocol. It provides secure file transfer, and is the preferred alternative to standard FTP.
NJIT provides SSH Secure Shell Client for Windows for easy access to our servers.
Click here for information on using SSH from a Macintosh OS X computer.
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2: Where can I download SSH Secure Shell Client for Windows?
To obtain a copy of SSH Secure Shell Client for Windows, please visit the SSH Secure Shell Download page.
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3: How do I use SSH from a Macintosh OS X computer?
For step by step instructions on how to use SSH from a Macintosh OS X computer, please visit the Using SSH from Mac OS X Page
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4: Where can I find information on downloading and installing SSH Secure Shell Client for Windows?
To view an animated tutorial on downloading and installing SSH Secure Shell client for Windows, please click here.
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5: Where can I find information on connecting to NJIT's AFS servers using SSH Secure Shell Client for Windows?
To view an animated tutorial on connecting to NJIT's AFS server using SSH Secure Shell Client for Windows, please click here.
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6: Where can I find information on using SSH Secure Shell Client for Windows for sFTP file transfers to NJIT's AFS Servers?
To view an animated tutorial on using SSH Secure Shell Client for Windows for sFTP file transfers to NJIT's AFS Servers, please click here.
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7: Where can I find information on common UNIX commands?
For a list of common Unix commands and thier uses, please visit the Common UNIX Commands page.
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