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CV0-002 · Question #337

A virtualization technician must securely connect to a physical Linux server. The technician's workstation runs in a terminal environment with no graphical interface. Which of the following is the BES

The correct answer is A. SSH. To securely connect to a physical Linux server from a terminal-only workstation, SSH is the optimal method. It provides an encrypted command-line interface for remote administration.

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Question

A virtualization technician must securely connect to a physical Linux server. The technician's workstation runs in a terminal environment with no graphical interface. Which of the following is the BEST way for the technician to connect to the server?

Options

  • ASSH
  • BHTTPS
  • CRSH
  • DVNC

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    88% (30)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

To securely connect to a physical Linux server from a terminal-only workstation, SSH is the optimal method. It provides an encrypted command-line interface for remote administration.

ASSHCorrect

SSH (Secure Shell) offers a secure, encrypted command-line interface for remote administration of Linux servers. It is perfectly suited for terminal environments as it doesn't require a graphical interface and ensures the confidentiality and integrity of data transferred.

BHTTPS

HTTPS is primarily used for secure web communication and does not provide a direct shell connection for server administration.

CRSH

RSH (Remote Shell) provides command-line access but is insecure because it transmits data, including credentials, in plain text.

DVNC

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) provides remote graphical desktop access, which is not suitable for a terminal-only workstation or necessary for command-line administration.

Concept tested: Secure remote Linux shell access

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/learn/configure-ssh-linux/index.html

Topics

#SSH#remote access#Linux#terminal

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