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Remote Console

You can connect to the server via SSH directly from a web browser using the remote console feature. Manage your server securely on SHIELDGate without the need to install a separate terminal program.

Table of Contents​

  1. Feature Introduction
  2. Check server list
  3. Accessing the Server
  4. Using the Terminal
  5. File Transfer Function
  6. End Session
  7. Error Handling
  8. Caution

Feature Introduction​

The remote console feature offers the following advantages:

  • Easy Access: No separate SSH client installation required
  • Secure Connection: Safe SSH Access in SHIELDGate's Remote Browser Security Environment
  • Web Terminal: Execute commands directly in the browser
  • File Transfer: File upload/download available on the web
  • One-click access: Access immediately without entering authentication information according to policy

Check server list​

Step 1: Access the Remote Console Menu​

  1. After logging into SHIELDGate, in the left menu,Remote ConsoleSelection
  2. The list of servers registered by the administrator is displayed in card format.

Server Card Information​

Each server card displays the following information:

  • Server Name: Server identifier set by the administrator
  • Server Status: Server Access Availability

Check Server Details​

You can check additional information with a tooltip by hovering over the server card:

  • Server Name and Description: Server name and description set by the administrator
  • Server IP: Target server's IP address
  • port: SSH connection port number

Accessing the Server​

Access Method​

  1. desired server card __PH_0__click
  2. The SSH connection will start automatically.
  3. If the connection is successful, the terminal screen will appear.

Automatic Authentication​

  • Users will automatically connect using the authentication information pre-registered by the administrator without entering a separate ID/password.

Using the Terminal​

Basic Usage​

If the SSH connection is successful, the web terminal will be executed.

Execute command​

  • You can use all common Linux commands.
  • Keyboard input is transmitted to the server in real time.
  • The command execution result is displayed directly in the terminal.

File Transfer Function​

File Upload​

File Transfer from Local PC to Server

  1. File Transfer WindowUploadTab Selection
  2. Select a file to upload using one of the following methods:
    • Local PC: Select files directly from the computer
    • SHIELDGate File Cabinet: Select a file from the SHIELDGate file cabinet (for SHIELDrive users only)
  3. Specifying the path of the target server
  4. UploadButton Click
  5. Check upload progress and wait for completion message

File Download​

File transfer from the server to the local PC, SHIELDGate file repository

  1. File Transfer WindowDownloadTab Selection
  2. Select the file to download from the server file explorer
  3. Select Save Location:
    • Local PC: Direct download to user computer
    • SHIELDGate File Cabinet: Save to SHIELDGate file box (for SHIELDrive users only)
  4. DownloadButton Click
  5. Check download completion message

End Session​

How to Exit Normally​

  1. top of the terminalendButton Click
  2. A confirmation dialog appears: "Do you want to terminate the SSH connection?"
  3. endClick the button to end the session
  4. Automatically returns to the server list screen.

Important Notes​

Note: The 'exit' command is not supported.

  • The session does not end with the exit command entered in the terminal.
  • mustEnd ButtonPlease end the session using __PH_0__.

Error Handling​

Connection failure error​

Symptoms: "Server Connection Failed" Modal Window Display

"Cannot connect to the server. Please try again later."

Countermeasures:

  1. checkButton Click
  2. Click the server card again after a moment to attempt reconnection.
  3. If the problem persists, contact the administrator.

Authentication information error​

Symptoms: "Server Authentication Failed" Modal Window Display

"Authentication information (ID or password) is incorrect, and you cannot connect to the server. Please request the administrator to verify the authentication information."

Countermeasures:

  1. checkButton Click
  2. Request for server authentication information confirmation to the administrator
  3. Admin attempts to reconnect after modifying information.

Caution​

  • Always perform a backup before important tasks.
  • Be careful when handling sensitive information on the server.
  • After completing the task, be sure to end the session.

Precautions for Use​

  • Network disconnection: If the network connection is unstable, the session may be disconnected.
  • Simultaneous access: Multiple users can connect simultaneously to the same server.
  • File Transfer: Transferring large files may take a long time.

Performance Optimization​

  • Do not open too many terminal windows at the same time.
  • Please log out of sessions that have not been used for a long time.