SSH file transfer

1. Can I use SSH to transfer files?
2. Is SSH alternative of FTP?
3. Is SSH required for SFTP?
4. Can you send commands through SSH?
5. How does SSH file transfer work?
6. Which of the following uses SSH to transfer files?
7. Can SSH be used for port forwarding?
8. Can you send commands through SSH?

Can I use SSH to transfer files?

The scp tool relies on SSH (Secure Shell) to transfer files, so all you need is the username and password for the source and target systems. Another advantage is that with SCP you can move files between two remote servers, from your local machine in addition to transferring data between local and remote machines.

Is SSH alternative of FTP?

FTP is a common (but insecure) way to move files. SSH/SFTP is a secure, easier, and more robust alternative.

Is SSH required for SFTP?

SFTP cannot exist without SSH — SFTP uses SSH as the binding agent to transfer files securely. In other words, SSH protocol is used in the file transfer mechanism SFTP. In fact, most SSH servers include SFTP capabilities. However, not all SFTP servers support SSH commands and actions.

Can you send commands through SSH?

Running commands on a remote server using the SSH connection

SSH protocol supports both running interactive sessions and regular commands and scripts on a remote server.

How does SSH file transfer work?

Users are properly authenticated when SSH key pairs match. SFTP works over an SSH data stream to establish a secure connection. Encryption algorithms securely move data to a server, keeping files unreadable during the process. To further prevent unauthorized file access, authentication is also enabled.

Which of the following uses SSH to transfer files?

Which one of the following is a file transfer protocol using SSH? Explanation: SCP (Secure copy protocol), SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and Rsync all are file transfer protocols which are used by SSH.

Can SSH be used for port forwarding?

SSH is a secure shell and it offers a private connection between hosts. SSH port forwarding is one method that is used to tunnel traffic through an SSH connection. This can be done either locally or remotely if you are not close by to the target machine.

Can you send commands through SSH?

Running commands on a remote server using the SSH connection

SSH protocol supports both running interactive sessions and regular commands and scripts on a remote server.