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SSH (Secure Shell)

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Telnet - Telecommunication Network - tcp/23 Login to devices remotely Console access In-the-clear communication Not the best choice for production systems

3 of 7 indexed CBT versions give this answer·Answer index rebuilt Aug 16, 2026

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Telnet - Telecommunication Network - tcp/23 Login to devices remotely Console access In-the-clear communication Not the best choice for production systems

Comptia A+ Course Notes · Comptia A+ Notes · Comptia Notes

1 of 7 version

A remote administration and file copy program that is flexible enough to support VPNs too (using port forwarding). This runs on TCP port 22.

Comptia Certmaster Practice For Network+

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Encrypted communication link - tcp/22 Looks and acts the same as Telnet

Dr Messer Comptia

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tcp/22, encrypted communication link, looks and acts the same as telnet

Professor Messer Network Plus

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22

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