Logging in Remotely to Zeta Using Telnet

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Logging in Remotely to Zeta Using Telnet

Zeta is the oldest and least secure method for remotely logging in to Zeta (and UNIX-like operating systems). The command is used to communicate with another host using the protocol.

yellowTAB strongly recommend you not to use telnet for security reasons, as telnet doesn't ecrypt the data it sends over the network. Anything you do and type (including your username and password) can be intercepted by other users. You should only use this type of remote login when both computers are behind the same firewall, on a private network!

To log in to a remote system using telnet, enter the telnet command supplied with the domain name of the system that you want to log in to as an argument:

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After you have logged in to the remote system, any commands you execute will only affect that system rather than the system that you are logged in from (the machine in front of you).

When you are on a remote session, pay attention to command prompt, the hostname of the system you are currently logged on to is usually displayed.

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