You want to connect to a remote server at example.com as user admin but the server uses a non-standard port 2222. Which command will connect correctly?

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Linux CLI - SSH and Remote Access

You want to connect to a remote server at example.com as user admin but the server uses a non-standard port 2222. Which command will connect correctly?

Assh -p 2222 admin@example.com

Bssh admin@example.com:2222

Cssh admin@example.com -port 2222

Dssh admin@2222.example.com

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall how to specify a port in ssh
The correct flag to specify a port is -p followed by the port number.
Step 2: Analyze each option
ssh -p 2222 admin@example.com uses -p 2222 correctly. Options A, C, and D use incorrect syntax or wrong placement.
Final Answer:
ssh -p 2222 admin@example.com -> Option A
Quick Check:
Use -p to specify port in ssh [OK]

Quick Trick: Use ssh -p port user@host for custom ports [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Putting port after hostname with colon
Using -port instead of -p
Changing hostname to include port number

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You want to connect to a remote server at example.com as user admin but the server uses a non-standard port 2222. Which command will connect correctly?

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Step 2: Analyze each option

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