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Which of the following could provide a lightweight and private connection to a remote box?
Suggested Answer: D
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Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol used to securely access remote devices over an unsecured network. It provides encrypted command-line access and is a lightweight and secure method of remote administration.
A . Site-to-site VPN connects entire networks, not just a single host.
B . Telnet is not secure; it transmits data (including credentials) in plaintext.
C . Console access is direct via serial cable, not remote.
Reference:
CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Official Objectives: 2.6 -- Configure and troubleshoot remote access.
12 comments · newest first
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Layla
2 months ago
I feel like C) Console is too limited for remote access. Secure Shell is definitely better.
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Carlton
2 months ago
Agreed! A) Site-to-site VPN is heavier and not as private.
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Micaela
2 months ago
I think D) Secure Shell is the best choice. It's secure and lightweight.
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Leslie
2 months ago
Wait, can Telnet really be considered private?
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Jordan
2 months ago
Site-to-site VPN is great for multiple connections!
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Mi
2 months ago
Console access is super private, but not remote.
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Clemencia
3 months ago
I thought Telnet was still a thing?
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Timothy
3 months ago
Definitely Secure Shell for secure connections!
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Gilberto
3 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen questions like this before, and Secure Shell always comes up as the secure choice.
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Josephine
3 months ago
Telnet is definitely not secure, but I’m not sure about the console option. Does it even provide a connection?
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Kaycee
3 months ago
I remember practicing with Secure Shell; it seems like the best option for a private connection, right?
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Chandra
4 months ago
I think a Site-to-site VPN is more for connecting networks, not just a single remote box.