C ontrol a Server with SSH

Control a Server with SSH

Need to manage a server without sitting right in front of it? You can do that easily using SSH (short for Secure Shell), a network protocol that lets you securely access another computer over a network.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to remotely control a server from a client computer using SSH. Here’s the basic flow:

Steps to Remotely Access a Server with SSH

  1. Login to the server The server IP address in this example is 10.252.108.76.

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  2. Login as root user

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  3. Check the server’s current IP address

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  4. Update the server

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  5. Check memory usage

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  6. Check hard drive space

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  7. View disk partitions

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  8. Check CPU status

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  9. View the default gateway

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  10. Change the server’s IP address To do this, edit the file located at /etc/network/interfaces.

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  1. Confirm the new IP address Once it’s changed, you’ll see the updated IP.
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That’s it! You’ve just managed a server remotely using SSH. 🚀
Great for updates, monitoring, and quick fixes without needing physical access.