Fortress SSH Server Features

SSH connectivity for a broad range of servers and clients

• Pragma 2nd generation (Gen2) architecture for higher speed, reliability and enterprise deployment readiness
• Manage Windows and Exchange servers with Microsoft PowerShell or alternative shells
• Multi-session support in ssh, sftp, scp or port forwording sessions within one ssh session
• SSH session re-connect feature: reconnection of dropped sessions is now supported by sshd. Very Useful for Handhelds,and an industry first for a SSH server
• SSH1 protocol support added for legacy support of old devices
  (SSH1 can be disabled with a config entry change for sites that do not need it)
• Windows PowerShell is fully supported and can be set as the default shell
• Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 support
• All languages supported by Windows are supported by Fortress SSH server and clients (Users can choose any CodePage and Fonts that support their national language. e.g. UTF-8)
• Supports over 1,000 concurrent SSH sessions
• Designed and optimized to enable RF or handheld units to access and run programs from a Windows computer
• Runs under Windows 2008 R2/2008/7/Vista/ Windows 2003/ XP and supports 32-bit, 64-bit, and Itanium processors
• Runs, manages and controls any 16-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit, DOS character or console mode program, including edit, command, vi, emacs, pmon, net, ftp, lynx, perl and shells imported from Unix
• Available in 64-bit, 32-bit or Itanium 64-bit offering Mainframe class performance from Windows Servers

Secure File Transfer and Secure File Copy

• Securely transfers files using SFTP or SCP
  
• Faster file transfer speed using any SFTP or SCP client – 10X increases versus competitive offerings
• Allows access by virtual directory, administrative, or user home directory

Port Forwarding (also called Tunneling)

• Pragma Fortress SSH Server can secure any TCP/IP application by passing its data over a secure SSH session, with no changes to the application required
  
• Grant/deny access to forwarded ports by individual user

Centralized Server Management

• Choice of easy-to-use graphical or command line management programs that manage server settings, user settings and user sessions
  
• Centralized enterprise configuration allows administrators to configure the system in one location and deploy the settings to all network servers
  
• Session Manager manages SSH users who are logged in to the local server or any remote server

Authentication, key management, and encryption

• Authenticates users with certificate, password, and Windows GSS-API Kerberos and NTLM Active Directory authentication, allowing single step sign-on for seamless secure access to Windows networks
• Every node (client or server) utilizes an RSA or DSA key for the highest level of security
• Automatically stores authentication keys to simplify interoperability with other vendors’ SSH clients
• Supports advanced encryption algorithms for optimal security: AES128, 192, 256, Blowfish, 3DES, FIPS certified Microsoft cryptographic modules

Advanced usability features

• Fully configurable environment
• Direct interaction between the user application and the client that exactly mimics server-side operation
• Automatic Wrap Technology helps character or console based programs that have difficulty running in an ssh session.
• New Named Pipes functionality provides a programmatic interface for applications to communicate directly with client
• Allows history scroll-back and console application execution within the same session

Features for RF handheld devices

• Server side timeout and heartbeat features for session cleanup
• Full support for Motorola, Janam, LXE, PsionTeklogix, Intermec, Honeywell and others
• Custom user shell
• Automatic exit after running application
• Enhanced session clean-up
• Auto-login feature
• Works with any handheld client software, but performs optimally with Pragma PocketVT and Stay-Linked clients

And more!

• IP filtering allows for limiting connections by IP address for added security
• Client-side print support
• SAPConsole supported out of the box, no add-ons required

Benefits

Unparalleled performance and scalability – Fortress SSH Server’s patent pending technology enables accelerated secure file transfer (SFTP) and secure file copy (SCP) at speeds up to 45-60 times faster than a prominent competitor. The software is highly scalable, supporting over 1000 concurrent sessions, while other SSH Server software typically supports only 30-40.

Supports latest technology and broad range of platforms – Pragma Fortress SSH Server runs under Windows 2008 R2/ 2008/7/Vista/2003/XP and supports three processor versions: 32-bit, 64-bit, and Itanium. We are Certified for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista and we are committed to ongoing future support for the latest technology.

Flexible SSH Client support – Our SFTP server works flawlessly with Pragma Fortress SSH ClientSuite and is also compatible with SSH clients from other vendors. It is also optimized for use on handheld RF devices and includes special configuration and feature support for handheld clients and devices.  

Customizable, easy to use, and streamlined deployment – Fortress SSH Server is extremely easy to install and intuitive to use. You can configure the software using a dialog window or command line program.It is also easy to customize, allowing user-defined login scripts and customizable login shells. Finally, Fortress SSH Server is designed for seamless and easy deployment across large corporate environments.

Full featured – You won’t find a more full-featured SSH server anywhere. To name just a few more features beyond those above, Pragma Fortress SSH Server handles auto-loading of users’ public keys; supports ANSI, VTXXX, and WYSE terminal emulation; fully supports both wired and wi-fi networks; and includes complete auditing and logging capabilities.

Best value – Feature-rich Pragma Telnet Server is the lowest cost commercial SSH server you’ll find. Although open source alternatives do not cost money up front, the extra time you spend installing, maintaining, and using them far outweighs any initial “cost savings.”   

Reliable and proven – More than a decade of engineering design and input from thousands of users have perfected Pragma Fortress SSH Server. It has proven to be the most reliable SSH software on the market – just install it, configure it to suit your preferences, and you will never have to think about it again.