4.5.2 Creating a Telnet/SSH Access Profile

The Telnet/SSH Access Pofile 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.

Secure Shell (SSH) is a network protocol designed for secure remote access to command-line interfaces (CLIs) on Windows, Linux, and Mac systems. It leverages 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 method allows the user to choose whether or not to use the SSH secure alternative.

To create a Telnet/SSH Access Profile:

Start the Access Profile Wizard

In Thinfinity Workspace home page click on New Profile.

Select an Access Profile Type

In the first screen of the Access Profile Wizard select Terminal and click Next.

Choose the Terminal Connection Type

In the next step of the wizard choose the type of terminal that you want to publish then click Next.

Set Up the Connection

Enter the IP address of the remote resource. By default, port 23 is selected. To use a different port, de-select the Auto. Select this option to use the SSH protocol for a secure encrypted connection then click Next to proceed.

Specify the Terminal Type

Select the terminal type and the display characteristics then click Next to proceed.

Set the Permissions for the Access Profile

Use the available options to add the users who will have access to the new Access Profile then click Next. This step is optional, you can set the permissions at a later moment.

Set the Access Profile Name

Type a friendly and descriptive name for the new Access Profile then click Done.

Configure the Access Profile

The wizard helps define the minimal parameters so that the connection to the final resource can function. 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. For details, see Telnet/SSH Access Profile.

Commit the Changes

To implement the defined connection parameters, click Commit.

If you are defining only one profile, you can use Commit right after configuring all the desired parameters.

If you are defining several profiles or complex profile configurations, use Commit after you have everything in place.

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