SSH and SSL

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    I am new to web hosting and would like to understand the difference between ssh and ssl <<snipped>>
     
    applehost, Aug 15, 2012 IP
  2. InnovusHost

    InnovusHost Peon

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    SSH is a tool used to securely access a remote server. SSL is just a protocol for communication encryption.
     
    InnovusHost, Aug 15, 2012 IP
  3. Webcs-Peter

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    #3
    Have you solved you issue already, the OP?
     
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    Yup completely different. Most likely need ssh on a linux system
     
    a32337, Aug 19, 2012 IP
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    The OP has disappeared forever.
     
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    SSH (secure shell) is a secure alternative to telnet (remote login)
    SSL is the underlying protocol for HTTPS which is a secure alternative for HTTP (web browser)
     
    atxsurf, Aug 20, 2012 IP