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ssh: Run on a specific port.
$ sshd -p ${port}
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The command sshd -p ${port} is used to start the SSH (Secure Shell) daemon on a specific port.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • sshd: It is the command to start the SSH daemon on the server. The SSH daemon is responsible for accepting incoming SSH connections and managing authentication and secure access to the server.
  • -p ${port}: It specifies the port on which the SSH daemon should listen for incoming connections. ${port} is a placeholder that signifies a variable, and you need to replace it with the actual port number. By default, SSH listens on port 22, but using this option, you can specify a different port. For example, if you want the SSH daemon to listen on port 2222, you would replace ${port} with 2222, resulting in the command sshd -p 2222.

In summary, the command sshd -p ${port} is used to start the SSH daemon on a specific port, allowing secure remote access to the server using the SSH protocol.

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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