Creating a Telnet/SSH Access Profile
The Telnet/SSH Access Profile or connection uses the Telnet protocol to communicate with a remote terminal (network device or server) over a TCP/IP connection. It allows users to connect to embedded and legacy systems in a secure, consistent and user-friendly way across all connectivity modes.
SSH is a network protocol designed for secure remote access to CLIs (command-line interfaces) on Windows, Linux, and Mac systems. It uses public-key cryptography and symmetric encryption to ensure secure communication for tasks such as remote server management, file transfers, and console-based applications.
In Thinfinity Workspace, the Telnet/SSH Access Profile allows the user to choose whether or not to use the SSH secure alternative when connecting to a remote terminal.
To create a Telnet/SSH Access Profile:
Start the Access Profile Wizard
Select + New Profile in the dashboard or home page. Alternatively, select + Add from the Access Profiles tab of the Web Manager.
The ability to see the New Profile button on the home page or the Access Profiles tab within the Web Manager depends on the specific rights assigned to a user by the admin. Additionally, the global UI settings for the current Thinfinity Workspace installation may also influence access.
For details, see Permissions Tab and UI Settings.
Select an Access Profile Type
Select Terminal and select Next.
Choose the Terminal Connection Type
In the next step of the wizard choose the type of terminal that you want to publish, then select Next.
Set Up the Connection
Enter the IP address or hostname of the remote resource. By default, port 23 is selected. To use a different port, de-select the Auto option. Optionally, enable the SSH option to use the SSH protocol for a secure encrypted connection, then select Next to proceed.
Specify the Terminal Type
Select the terminal type and the display characteristics then select Next to proceed.
Set the Permissions for the Access Profile
When Allow Anonymous Access is enabled in the installation, it is pre-selected in the Permissions step of the wizard. Simply click Next to continue.
To limit access to specific users or groups, uncheck Allow Anonymous Access and click Add to choose who can access the new Access Profile.
For details on how to enable/disable anonymous access and configure access permissions, see Global Access Profiles Parameters, Access Control Settings and Labels.
Find users and groups link will only be available when working with Directory Services.
Set the Access Profile Name
Enter a descriptive name for the new Access Profile, then select an icon for the new profile and select Done to publish your Telnet/SSH Terminal Access Profile.
Configure the Access Profile
The wizard guides you through the essential settings required for the connection to the target resource. Thinfinity Workspace assigns default values for the rest of the parameters of the connection.
To customize these parameters, access the Settings menu of the Access Profile. Depending on how the home page is configured and the rights granted to each user, the Edit option which grants access to the Settings menu might be available:
- in the home page, from the three vertical dots button of the Access Profile tile as shown below.
or
- in the Access Profiles tab in the Web Manager, as shown below.
For details on how to customize the user interface, see UI Settings.
For details on the parameters available in the Access Profile Settings menu, see Telnet/SSH Terminal Core Settings.
Apply the Changes
Select Apply to implement the configured connection parameters.
- If you are defining only one profile, you can use Apply right after configuring all the desired parameters.
- If you are defining several profiles or complex profile configurations, use Apply after you have everything in place.