Secure Shell (SSH) is the recommended method for connecting to the servers and workstations in GMES and RSI. SSH is a secure replacement for telnet and remote shell tools such as rsh and rlogin. All data (such as your password) is encrypted before it is sent over the network, unlike telnet and rsh. This makes SSH more secure and less vulnerable to network sniffing and user account abuse.
Below are recommended SSH clients for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Unix-like platforms. We encourage you to choose one of these clients for connecting to the GMES/RSI network. Please email geomaint@mtu.edu or rsimaint@mtu.edu with any questions.
PuTTY
PuTTY is a lightweight SSH client for Microsoft Windows platforms. It consists of a single program file, and doesn't require a setup program. It is free for any use.
SSH Secure Shell
SSH Secure Shell is a more feature-complete SSH client for Microsoft Windows platforms. It requires that you run an installer before using it. One of the nicest features of this package is the file transfer client, which allows you to transfer files securely with a graphical file browser. SSH Secure Shell is free for personal and educational use.
NiftyTelnet SSH
Nifty Telnet SSH is a handy SSH client for Mac OS 9 and previous.
OpenSSH
OpenSSH is a free SSH client (and server) for Unix-like platforms such as Solaris, Linux, FreeBSD, and Mac OS X. Many Unix-like operating systems come with OpenSSH pre-installed.
OpenSSH is available on all Unix servers and workstations on the GMES/RSI network. If you are installing or configuring OpenSSH for your own system, please see the web site below. OpenSSH is free for any use.