Secure device management with SSH and the roles of TFTP and FTP

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Explain why SSH is preferred for remote CLI device management and distinguish it from insecure plaintext remote access methods.
Configure and verify basic SSH access on a Cisco device, including hostname and domain requirements, local user credentials, RSA key generation, and VTY line transport settings.
Interpret common SSH verification output to confirm that secure remote access is enabled and functioning.

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Explain the role of FTP in file transfer operations and distinguish it from TFTP at a foundational level.

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