Remote Access

Question 1

SSH

Answer 1

Secure Shell (SSH) → A protocol that provides encrypted command-line access to remote systems over Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port 22.

Question 2

GUI

Answer 2

Graphical User Interface (GUI) → Remote desktop interfaces like Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for Windows or Virtual Network Computing (VNC) for other operating systems.

Question 3

RDP

Answer 3

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) → A Microsoft protocol that provides a graphical remote desktop experience; uses Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port 3389.

Question 4

VNC

Answer 4

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) → A cross-platform remote access system that uses the Remote Frame Buffer (RFB) protocol to share graphical desktops.

Basically RDP but not limited to just Microsoft Computers

Question 5

RFB

Answer 5

Remote Frame Buffer (RFB) → The underlying protocol used by Virtual Network Computing (VNC) to transmit screen images and input between devices.

Question 6

Console Connection

Answer 6

Console Connection → A direct, text-based interface used for configuring devices such as switches, routers, or firewalls locally.

Question 7

Jump Box

Answer 7

Jump Box → A secured system used to access and manage devices in a separate security zone.

Question 8

In-Band Management

Answer 8

In-Band Management → Device management conducted over the same network used for data traffic, typically through Secure Shell (SSH) or Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

Question 9

Out-of-Band Management

Answer 9

Out-of-Band Management → Management using a dedicated, separate network path (like a serial console or management port) for access when the main network is down.