PuTTY

PuTTY is a popular open-source terminal emulator for Windows that allows users to connect to remote systems via various network protocols. It supports SSH (Secure Shell), Telnet, SCP (Secure Copy Protocol), and raw socket connections.

Key Features:

• SSH Support: Provides secure connections to remote servers, often used for managing Unix-like systems.
• Telnet Protocol: Allows for communication with remote systems that do not support SSH.
• Customizable Settings: Offers extensive configuration options for terminal appearance, behavior, and connection settings.
• Session Management: Users can save and load connection settings for different servers and configurations.
• Port Forwarding: Supports local and remote port forwarding, useful for tunneling applications.
• SCP Utility: Includes a separate tool, pscp, for secure file transfers between the local machine and remote systems.

PuTTY is widely used by IT professionals and developers due to its versatility and ease of use, making remote server management more efficient and secure.