Newbie requests clarification
From: Mark (mark@artwarren.co.ukNOSPAM)Date: 02/25/02
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From: mark@artwarren.co.ukNOSPAM (Mark) Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 16:30:47 GMT
Hi,
I am trying to gain an overview of the suitability of SSH for a
project I am involved in, but having little knowledge of server side
technologies, I need some clarification of my understanding of SSH.
The project is an online database accessible by users at home, in
Internet cafes, libraries, etc. We wish to protect passwords and
usernames only, no critical financial information currently passes
between client and server.
Our problem is whether to use SSH or SSL. I would be grateful for
clarification on the following points.
Do I understand correctly that SSH must be explicitly installed on the
users machine, unlike SSL that is automatically supported by most web
browsers? Can this installation be done via a downloadable,
idiot-proof .exe file?
Given that users will only be reading and sending data (via online
forms) of a low-level security nature is using SSH overkill?
Any other pearls of wisdom you may wish to cast in my direction would
be gratefully received.
Thanks for your troubles.
Mark
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