Audience
Anyone interested in a client solution for the SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and SUPDUP network protocols
About PuTTY
PuTTY is a free implementation of SSH and Telnet for Windows and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator. PuTTY is a client program for the SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, and SUPDUP network protocols. These protocols are all used to run a remote session on a computer, over a network. PuTTY implements the client end of that session, the end at which the session is displayed, rather than the end at which it runs. In really simple terms, you run PuTTY on a Windows machine, and tell it to connect to (for example) a Unix machine. PuTTY opens a window. Then, anything you type into that window is sent straight to the Unix machine, and everything the Unix machine sends back is displayed in the window. So you can work on the Unix machine as if you were sitting at its console, while actually sitting somewhere else. All of PuTTY's settings can be saved in named session profiles. You can also change the default settings that are used for new sessions.
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www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Linux
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
PuTTY Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does PuTTY work with?
PuTTY works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does PuTTY support in their product?
PuTTY supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does PuTTY offer?
PuTTY offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does PuTTY integrate with?
PuTTY integrates with: Accops HySecure, Accops HyWorks, Azure Marketplace, KiTTY, PuTTYTray, TidyTabs, and WinSCP.
Q: What type of training does PuTTY provide?
PuTTY provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does PuTTY cost?
Pricing for PuTTY starts at Free.
