Is Windows Terminal a Good Alternative to PuTTY for SSH Connections?
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CuriousCoder42
I'm a newbie developer who just completed my initial training and am starting to take on clients. I've been exploring options for connecting to servers and managing SSH key logins. I've tried both puTTY and Windows Terminal, and I find myself leaning towards Windows Terminal. I'm wondering if it's okay to stick to Windows Terminal as my main tool, or if I'm missing out on any important features by not using puTTY?
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Why complicate things with a third-party app if Windows Terminal does what you need? It’s a solid choice for many developers.
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If you need more than just SSH, you might like something like MobaXterm. It's great for sysadmins, but it could be overkill if you only need to SSH into one server occasionally.
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Honestly, just use what you prefer! If Windows Terminal feels better for you, go for it. It's really that simple.
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Windows Terminal is quite good, except for some legacy SSH key formats. But as long as it connects, you should be fine!
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Putty is straightforward for remote connections, but if you enjoy working with terminals, consider getting familiar with bash and its features. If you’re mainly using SSH, Windows has a built-in OpenSSH client now, so you could just open up the terminal and SSH directly!
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