Telnet vs SSH

Developers should learn Telnet for legacy system maintenance, network troubleshooting, and understanding foundational remote access concepts, as it is still used in some embedded systems, routers, and older infrastructure meets developers should learn ssh for securely accessing and managing remote servers, such as cloud instances, virtual machines, or production environments. Here's our take.

Telnet

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Telnet for legacy system maintenance, network troubleshooting, and understanding foundational remote access concepts, as it is still used in some embedded systems, routers, and older infrastructure

Pros

• It is valuable for testing network services (e
• Related to: ssh, tcp-ip

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

SSH

Developers should learn SSH for securely accessing and managing remote servers, such as cloud instances, virtual machines, or production environments

Pros

• It is essential for deploying applications, troubleshooting issues, and automating tasks via scripts
• Related to: linux-command-line, server-administration

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Telnet is a protocol while SSH is a tool. We picked Telnet based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Telnet wins

Based on overall popularity. Telnet is more widely used, but SSH excels in its own space.