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SSH Secure Services on Windows 2K/XP?
jstockdale asks: "Lately I've been working on the security of the few Windows boxes I administer, specifically XP and 2000 stations. I havn't had much of a problem finding decent solutions for file/email/disk encryption (besides the fact that PGP is no longer selling their products), or for smartcard or smartcard+biometric solutions (besides the limitations on key size (2048-bit RSA maximum) and flexability). However when it comes to SSH services for remote administration, windows filesharing, and SFTP for file transfers I have hit a dead end. I have looked into SSH but their SSH for Windows Servers only runs on 2000, and costs $565. I ask what solutions have /.er's found in the realm of ssh network encryption, and also in integrating all these components simply and effectively."
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tqVNH4azgi Post #309
become a Windows Tech Support (TROLL)
My question is sort of off-topic, but I don't really know where to ask it: Where is the Windows programming community? How do Windows programmers get their information and help? I am familiar with how to get information for *nix programming: just search the web, look up the manpages, and post questions on the mailing lists/newsgroups. But I have a hell of a time writing Windows programs because I can't seem to find the mutual support network that is so common in the *nix world.
hehehe
brought a tear to my eye.
Our company had to set up a complete production system that was redundant and had to be administered remotely (120 miles away). That is why we went with Solaris servers and OpenSSH/VanDyke Windows client, and tossed MS for the servers out. Of course, we were fortunate enough that none of our applications had to run on a specific platform (web server, weblogic, Oracle, C++, and Java).
... maybe a little) but when it came right down to brass tacks, Unix is far easier and has far more options to administer remotely than Windows. That darn command line thing where I can change any setting easily from using a 24K dialup modem is a godsend when doing remote administration.
Why am I telling you all this?? Not to bash MS. I ask that you look really close at your requirements and remote administration. Do they say 'I have to run on Windows??'. If not, maybe it's time to look elsewhere for solutions.
Nothing to do with security or scalability or reliability (ok
If you have to have a Windows solution, I saw a lot of good ones above that we use, Cygwin and VanDyke being my favorite.
I rarely read replies, it's my opinion and if you thought about your opinion a little more, I'm OK with that.
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