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ssh: Connect to a remote server with a specific identity (private key).
$ ssh -i ${path-to-key_file} ${username}@${remote_host}
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This is an SSH (Secure Shell) command used to establish a secure remote connection with a remote host. Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • ssh: The command itself, which initiates an SSH session.
  • -i ${path-to-key_file}: The -i option is used to specify the private key file to be used for authentication. ${path-to-key_file} should be replaced with the actual path to the private key file on your local machine.
  • ${username}@${remote_host}: This specifies the username and the address of the remote host you want to connect to. ${username} should be replaced with the actual username on the remote host, and ${remote_host} should be replaced with the domain name or IP address of the remote host.

Overall, this command allows you to securely connect to a remote host using SSH, using the specified private key file for authentication and the provided username and host address.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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