Hey everyone! So, I'm digging for the latest stable version of OpenSSH for Windows, which we use in our server environment that's currently running Server 2022. I've been installing it using the command `Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name OpenSSH.Server~~~~0.0.1.0`, and when I check the version with `Get-Command sshd.exe | Select-Object -ExpandProperty Version`, it shows version 9.5.4.1. Now, while I'm okay with this being Microsoft's recommended version, I've noticed some confusion out there—some users report inconsistency in whether they get version 7.7 or 9.5, and there are claims that Windows Update doesn't always deliver the updates for OpenSSH. So I'm considering just grabbing the latest stable build directly from GitHub and automating updates with PowerShell, but the GitHub repo is a bit overwhelming. I'm only seeing 'Preview' or 'Beta' versions or outdated releases. Any insights on how to find the latest stable version? Thanks!
2 Answers
The inconsistency you're experiencing is because OpenSSH's updates come in cumulative patches. Depending on your update level, you might end up with either version 7.7 or 9.5. In reality, there isn't a single 'latest stable version'—you just get what's current via Windows Update. If you want to be sure, enable SSH and then run your Windows updates. But honestly, with Server 2022, you shouldn't be seeing anything older than version 7.9 since it updates automatically through Windows Update.
You can find a lot of releases under the 'Release History' section on GitHub. Although I get what you're saying about the confusion with beta and preview versions, those are typically for the source code and not the installable binaries. So if you’re looking for a binary, those versions might not help. You might need to sift through a bit more, but some stable versions are indeed listed there.
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