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[Xshell] Jump Host

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We’ve added a Jump Post feature in Xshell 6 Build 0146 released on July 31, 2019. The Jump Host feature is a proxy feature that allows you to utilize an intermediate SSH server in order to reach the final destination server. As it uses Open-SSH’s TCP Tunneling, this feature can be used to connect to servers that cannot directly connect to the firewall or network configuration. Also, this feature is implemented at the SSH protocol level, and as such, a…

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Introducing Experimental Features

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With the June 3rd, 2019 build release we are introducing Experimental Features in our software. Experimental features allow you to test certain features we are currently developing before they are officially incorporated and released in our software.. Xmanager Power Suite 6 Build 0018 Xmanager 6 Build 0117 Xshell Plus 6 Build 0018 Xshell 6 Build 0123 Xftp 6 Build 0117 The reason for implementing Experimental Features is so that we can collect and incorporate user feedback before the features’ official…

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Changing the User Data Folder

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With the update on July 13, 2018, we’ve added the ability to change the user data folder directly from within the program’s UI. Previously, only the session file folder was able to be changed. But now, various settings, custom color schemes, highlight sets, etc., can also be stored in a user defined location instead of the default path. To take advantage of this feature, make sure your clients are updated to at least the following builds: Xmanager 6 Build 0088…

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Introducing Version 6

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The NetSarang Team is proud to announce the official release of Version 6 across our full line of software which includes Xmanager Enterprise 6, Xmanager 6, Xshell 6, Xftp 6, and Xlpd 6. Thank you to all the Beta testers and users who submitted feedback! We’ve made a couple changes to product naming for Version 6. Xmanager Enterprise is now Xmanager Power Suite Xshell Plus bundles Xshell & Xftp into a single discounted package. Version 6 introduces a revamped User…

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Introducing Open Beta for Xmanager 6, Xshell 6, and Xftp 6

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Open Beta for Xmanager 6, Xshell 6, and Xftp 6 is officially open! We encourage all users to test out Version 6 for free with no signup required. Version 6 introduces a revamped UI and exciting new features. We encourage all feedback, bug reports, and suggestions! You can provide your feedback here. If you would like to receive news and updates regarding the Open Beta, you’ll be given the opportunity to provide your email address upon download.   Some of our new…

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RandR extension applied to Xmanager’s Multiple Window Mode

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On February 16, 2017, we released Xmanager Build 0917 (Xmanager Enterprise Build 1104) which includes the ability to utilize the RandR extension in multiple window mode, Xstart’s default window mode. The RandR extension was previously only available to use in Xbrowser’s tab mode. The RandR (Resize and Rotate) extension allows you to change the size of Xmanager’s work area root window without restarting Xmanager. Before Build 0917, the original root window size would not adjust to changes made in the…

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[Xshell] Font Quality Options and Custom Background Image

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With the last update of 2016, we’ve released Xshell Build 1060 (Xmanager Enterprise Build 1042) which includes font quality options and the ability to set a background image. Font Quality Several users had requested font quality options in Xshell as the fonts were displaying poorly. Now you can change the font quality by going to your session’s properties. Check the Preview window to see how each font quality option will look in your terminal. The available font quality options are: Default…

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[Xmanager] Auto-Termination of Xstart Sessions with Time Delay

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In the latest build of Xmanager, Build 0850, we’ve built in an auto-shutdown feature using a user defined delay. This option was already present in users’ Xconfig profiles, but we’ve also added it to Xstart with a time delay feature. With this option, you can choose to restart or terminate Xmanager when all connections are closed as well as choose when to initiate the termination. Let’s go over why this feature is important. Why would Xmanager need to restart? At times, a…

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Creating a Public/Private Key Pair with Xshell

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Using Xshell, you can easily create a Public/Private key pair to securely authenticate your SSH connections. In your client PC, open Xshell and navigate to Tools -> User Key Manager. Click Generate and select your desired Key Type and Key Length. For our example, we’ll choose the RSA Key Type and the 2048 Key Length. A key pair will be generated and you’ll be prompted to set your passphrase. To see your public key, navigate to the key properties and select the…

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Script Function for Importing Current Session Name

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With the latest release of Xmanager Enterprise and Xshell we’ve included a new script function, SessionName, for importing the current session name. This feature was requested by one of our Xshell users in our forums. Utilization is simple by using the following function: xsh.Session.SessionName Let’s look at the actual code: Sub Main() xsh.Dialog.Msgbox(xsh.Session.SessionName) End Sub The UX team here at NetSarang considered how users can effectively use the newly added SessionName function in combination with existing features. They concluded that you…

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