telnet SSH ftp ping

Telent

telent <ip-address or hostname>

definition:

a command line terminal emulation program used to access remote server

functions and feature:

1.manage remote server and other network devices such as routers and switches
2.no graphical user interface, and all commands are sent by keyboard(no graphics → fast)
3.all commands are in clear text = no encryption
→ hacker easily eavesdrop and grab sensitive data
→ outdated, but can be used in a local area network

how to communicate with older equipments not support modern protocols such as SSH? Using Telnet.

SSH

= Secure Shell
= Secure Scoket Shell

SSH username@ip-address or hostname

definition:

an encrypted network transmission protocol that protects data from being attacked or stolen in insecure networks.

funtions and feature:

1.encrypt data during the transfer
2.provide password and public key authentication

FTP

= file transfer protocol (amongst computers)

ftp <ip-address or hostname>

functions and freature:

1.logging in and establishing a connection with a
remote host
2.upload and download files
3.navigate through directories
4.browse contents of the directories

ping

ping <ip-address or hostname>

definition:

a command to test the relevance of the network by sending test data packets to check the response

funtions and features:

1.check connection with server is healthy or not
2.track network performance and manage it
3.test hardware and software issues