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Lab: Introduction to SSH - Exploring the Protocol, Uses, and Benefits for

Remote Administration
Objective
Students will study the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, understand its primary uses,
and explore its benefits for remote administration. The lab aims to demonstrate how
SSH enables secure communication and management of remote systems in Linux
environments.
Equipment/Tools Needed
 Two Linux systems (physical or virtual machines) to establish SSH
connections
 Internet access for research
 Terminal application

Content
1. Introduction
o Overview of the SSH protocol and its role in secure communication.

o Comparison with older protocols like Telnet and FTP, highlighting SSH’s
security advantages.
2. Research Component
Students will investigate:
o How SSH Works:

 Client-server model.
 Encryption for secure communication (asymmetric and
symmetric keys).
 Key exchange mechanisms.
o Common Uses of SSH:

 Remote system administration.


 Secure file transfer with scp and sftp.
 Tunneling and port forwarding.
o Benefits of SSH:

 Enhanced security through encrypted sessions.


 Reduced need for physical access to servers.
 Versatility in accessing and managing remote systems.
o Configuration Basics:

 Setting up an SSH server (openssh-server).


 Generating SSH key pairs for authentication.
 Common SSH commands and options.
3. Hands-On Component
o Enable and configure the SSH server on a Linux system.

o Establish a remote SSH connection from another Linux system.

o Perform basic administrative tasks (e.g., navigating directories,


managing files, restarting services) remotely via SSH.
o Use scp to transfer files securely between the client and server.

o Generate and use SSH key pairs for password-less login, and test its
functionality.
4. Key Deliverables
o A written explanation (200–300 words) summarizing the SSH protocol,
its uses, and benefits.
o A step-by-step guide for configuring an SSH server and client, including
key-based authentication.
o A reflection on the importance of SSH for secure remote administration
in professional environments.
5. Activity Process
o Step 1: Research the SSH protocol and its common applications.

o Step 2: Perform hands-on tasks to configure and use SSH for remote
administration.
o Step 3: Compile findings into a report and step-by-step guide.

o Step 4: Reflect on the advantages of SSH in modern system


management and security.

Rubric

Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Fair (3) Poor (1-2)

Research Thorough research Good research Limited Minimal


Quality with credible with minor research; research or
Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Fair (3) Poor (1-2)

sources lack of
sources cited. omissions.
unclear. sources.

Comprehensive, Basic and Poorly


Configuratio Accurate with
clear, and easy to partially documented
n Guide minor gaps.
follow. unclear. or incomplete.

Demonstrates clear Demonstrates


Basic Minimal or
Hands-On understanding good
understanding unclear tasks
Exploration through thorough understanding
of tasks. performed.
tasks. with minor gaps.

Clear, insightful, Clear with minor Basic Unclear or


Report and well-supported gaps in understanding, lacks strong
analysis. reasoning. lacks depth. reasoning.

Basic Unclear or
Insightful and well- Clear with minor
Reflection understanding, lacks
articulated. gaps in insight.
lacks depth. significance.

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