Telnet and SSH

Like FTP, Telnet is an Internet protocol. Its function is to allow you to have linebased
entry to a remote server so that you can perform remote functions from your
local machine with ease. Telnet is available natively on most operating systems.
For example, if you select Start.Run and type telnet into the textbox in Windows,

you’ll get a Telnet console. Telnet clients provide additional features that can be
very useful too, so it’s often good to have at least one on hand.
Secure Shell (SSH) is a form of Telnet that includes increased security features.
Nowadays, most well-run Web servers will prefer you to use Telnet with SSH
enabled. Many standalone Telnet clients now integrate SSH into their feature lists,
and many operating systems, including Mac OS X andWindows 95, 98, 2000, and
XP, have some form of Telnet built into the system.