Best of SSH — September 2025

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   Noted·36w

   Termix: A Self-Hosted, All-in-One Platform for Server Management

   Termix is an open-source, self-hosted platform that consolidates server management tasks into a single web interface. It provides SSH terminal access with split panels, SSH tunneling with auto-reconnect, remote file editing with syntax highlighting, real-time system monitoring, and Docker container management. The platform emphasizes privacy and control by running entirely on your own infrastructure without external dependencies or subscriptions.

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   The New Stack·37w

   Linux: Deploy a Honeypot to Catch Your Server’s Attackers

   Learn how to deploy Cowrie, an open-source SSH/telnet honeypot on Ubuntu Server to detect and study unauthorized access attempts. The guide covers installation dependencies, creating a dedicated user, setting up a Python virtual environment, configuring port redirection, and monitoring logs to catch potential attackers before they reach production systems.

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   Lobsters·37w

   Wrongthink/posts/all-you-need-is-ssh/

   SSH can replace many complex home server solutions for file sharing, media streaming, and remote administration. Using tools like mpv with SFTP, scp, rsync, and LibreOffice's remote file access, you can accomplish most home server tasks without additional web-based abstractions or paid services. The approach emphasizes simplicity and minimalism over feature-rich but maintenance-heavy alternatives.

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