This article describes how inWindowsIn the computer, download, configureMobaXtermsoftware to connect to and operate a remote server.
Because it's inWindowsoperating system computer to connect to the server, so it is recommended to use theMobaXterm、PuTTYand other visualized remote computer management software to achieve the connection to the server and subsequent related operations. In this paper, we will choose to use theMobaXtermsoftware to connect and control the server.
MobaXtermThe software is a powerful remote computer management tool for theWindowsThe operating system provides an integrated set of terminal functions andXserver; it allows users to access remote computers through a single application that providesSSH、RDP、VNC、SFTPand other protocols, and provides many other useful features, notably the following.
Terminal Emulation: MobaXterm provides a powerful terminal emulation environment that supports SSH, Telnet and Serial connections. It features multi-tab, multi-window and split-screen display to manage multiple remote sessions simultaneously.
X11 Server: MobaXterm integrates with X11 Server, allowing users to run remote X applications on Windows and display them on the local desktop. This allows users to easily access and run graphical applications on Linux or Unix servers on Windows systems.
Remote Desktop: MobaXterm supports remote connection to Windows computers via RDP protocol and provides an intuitive graphical interface to manage and operate remote desktop sessions.
File Transfer: MobaXterm has a built-in SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) client for easy file transfer and management of remote files. It also supports file transfer protocols such as SCP and FTP.
Session Management: MobaXterm provides a session manager that saves and organizes configuration information for remote sessions. Users can easily create, edit and delete sessions and quickly connect to remote hosts.
Plugin Support: MobaXterm supports a plugin system that allows users to extend and customize the tools according to their needs. Users can add new features and integrate third-party tools by installing plug-ins.
First, we need to performMobaXtermSoftware download and installation. We are directly in this software'sOfficial websiteTo download the software, just go to the website and select "Download Software" at the top. As shown in the picture below, after entering the website, select the top "Download" option, then download the left side of the "Home EditionThe "Free" version is sufficient - this version is free, and it can fulfill all our needs for remote server control in general.
Subsequently, it is recommended to select "Portable edition" version of the software, as shown below. This "Portable edition"The version of the software does not need to be installed after downloading and is ready to use, while the other version requires installation before use.
I'll download it right here."Portable edition" version, so after downloading, directly unzip the file to the specified path; as shown below.
After unzipping, double-click on one of the.exe
file, you can open theMobaXtermsoftware now; as shown below.
first time you open itMobaXtermsoftware, as shown below.
Next, in order to connect to the server, we need to select in the upper left corner of the software "Session" option; as shown in the figure below.
Subsequently, in the pop-up window, just configure the server's connection information according to the actual server. As you can see in the picture below, I am here because I am based on the server given by my teacherprivate key(id_rsa
file) to connect to the school's regular server, so just choose theSSHConnection is sufficient. If the connection is made through theSSHconnection, then it is necessary to configure the "Remote host"(Server)IPaddress),"Specify username"Fill in if you have; subsequently, if byprivate keyConnect to the server, then check the box "Use private key"This option and select your ownprivate key file。
Subsequently, because it is the first time to connect to this server on this computer, there will be a prompt window as shown below; select "Accept" option is sufficient.
Subsequently, if the above information is configured correctly, we have successfully connected to the server as shown below; where the list of files on the left is the files in the server.
At this point, the job is done.