As we mentioned earlier, Windows doesn't bundle with an SSH software component, so you'll need to download the SSH software piece. One of the most popular among many SSH software providers is PuTTY, and it stands as first choice for many administrators. It's easy to download, and you can find a download link at http://www.putty.org. The installation is a simple copy of the executable from the Downloads folder. Paste it under the C:\Program Files (x86) folder. Now, SSH is available for both Linux and Windows platforms. It is that easy to set up SSH on Windows. In these recipes, we'll look at how to configure SSH on a Windows host.
Installing OpenSSH on Windows
Getting ready
The SSH software component needs...