Terminal Access

Thinfinity Workspace integrates Terminal connections into its unified platform, offering users a consistent and user-friendly experience across all connectivity modes. This approach reduces complexity, improves productivity, and ensures seamless access to critical resources.

In the following sections, we explore the features and configuration options available for terminal connections, including support for Telnet, SSH, and Multi Terminal setups. Below is an overview of each method and guidance on when to use them.

Telnet SSH

Telnet is a network protocol that provides a command-line interface for communicating with a remote terminal (network device or server) over a TCP/IP connection. Telnet presents security risks and that is why secure alternatives such as SSH are recommended for secure communication. In Thinfinity Workspace, the Telnet SSH method allows the user to choose whether or not to use the SSH secure alternative. Aimed at users who need a secure and seamless method to connect to embedded and legacy systems.

Key Features

• Versatility: Telnet is suitable for quick, non-sensitive tasks where security is not a primary concern. SSH establishes encrypted connections, ensuring data integrity.

• Security: SSH connections are encapsulated within an SSL tunnel, leveraging TLS 1.3 encryption thus enhancing the security of data transmission.

• Seamless access: Thinfinity eliminates the need for standalone SSH clients like Putty, providing a more efficient and secure method for accessing remote Linux or Unix servers. Learn more about Telnet SSH

Multi Terminal

In Thinfinity Workspace, Multi Terminal is an enhanced terminal emulation feature that goes beyond standard Telnet or SSH connections. The Multi Terminal method refers to a type of terminal access that allows users to connect to legacy systems such as mainframes, AS400, or Unix machines. The Multi Terminal method uses z/Scope, a proprietary terminal emulator, as a bridge between the end users and the legacy systems they need to access.

Key Features

• Secure Access: Multi-terminal connections are secured using the latest encryption standards such as TLS 1.3, ensuring robust security and data integrity when connecting to legacy systems from any HTML5 compatible browser.

• Access from Anywhere: Users can securely access legacy systems from any device with an HTML5-compatible browser without the need to install client-side software. This makes it easier to connect to these systems from a variety of devices and locations.

• Centralized Management: Thinfinity Workspace enables the centralized management of z/Scope connections. This allows administrators to configure, monitor, and secure these connections from a single platform. Learn more about Multiterminal