Connecting to Target Systems: All Possible Options

JumpServer Connection Methods

JumpServer allows you to connect to target systems in various ways.
In this article, I will list the main connection methods.

The list below refers to applications supported by JumpServer Client on Windows.
The list of supported applications on macOS and Linux will be different.
For more details on installing and using JumpServer Client, see the related article.

SSH

• Built-in web terminal

• Local clients such as PuTTY, Xshell, MobaXterm, launched through JumpServer Client

• Any SSH client — using one-time authentication parameters copied from the web interface (via SSH Guide)
  Note: One-time credentials are valid for 5 minutes, but their validity period can be increased, and they can be made reusable.

• Any SSH client — using fixed authentication parameters requiring the PAM user password
  (suitable for creating connection shortcuts in tools like MobaXterm)

• SSH Selector, a built-in SSH terminal with a list of target systems to choose from

RDP

• RDP client built into the web interface

• JumpServer Enterprise:

  • Standard RDP client using an RDP file downloaded from the JumpServer web interface

  • Standard RDP client or Remote Desktop Manager (Devolutions), launching sessions through JumpServer Client

Note: Multi-monitor mode in RDP is supported only when connecting via the standard RDP client.

SFTP

• SFTP client built into the web interface

• Local SFTP clients such as WinSCP, SecureFX, Xftp, launched through JumpServer Client

• Any local SFTP client

Databases (DB)

• Built-in web GUI for database operations

• Built-in web CLI

• JumpServer Enterprise:

  • External clients such as Navicat, PL/SQL Developer, DBeaver, Redis DM, SQL Server Management Studio, Another Redis DM, Toad for Oracle, launched through JumpServer Client

• Any DB client — using one-time authentication parameters copied from the web interface (DB Guide)
  Note: One-time credentials are valid for 5 minutes, but can be extended or made reusable.

Depending on the database type, not all connection options may be available.
More details can be found in the corresponding article.

HTTP or Other Applications Published via RemoteApp

• Inside the web interface

• In a standalone RemoteApp window via a downloaded RDP file

• In a standalone RemoteApp window via JumpServer Client

HTTP or Other Applications Published via Panda

• Inside the web interface

• Through a local VNC client using one-time authentication parameters copied from the web interface

Other Supported Connection Protocols

• XRDP

• VNC

• Kubernetes

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Support during the JumpServer PAM Enterprise Edition pilot

Have you started testing JumpServer PAM EE and encountered an issue? Our process includes organizing email threads or Telegram groups for prompt issue resolution. If you are sure you were not added to such a group, please contact your supplier or reach out to us at support@afi-d.ru

Training for your specialists on configuring and administering JumpServer PAM

As part of an active technical support subscription, we will train your specialists in installation, configuration, administration of JumpServer PAM, as well as recovery from errors and incidents.

Training is conducted online, according to a pre-agreed plan, and includes mandatory practical knowledge verification with the issuance of personalized certificates (upon successful exam completion).

Video tutorials

Visit our channel on YouTube with video tutorials covering the configuration of all JumpServer PAM sections. The videos are in Russian and are updated with each new release.

Technical support for the free JumpServer PAM Community Edition

The idea of implementing a complex but business-critical PAM system can be intimidating due to the perceived complexity of setup, administrator and security team training, and changes to account management processes.

To make the deployment and configuration of JumpServer Community Edition comfortable, and to ensure you can always rely on professional assistance, AFI Distribution offers an annual technical support subscription.

The support package priced at 1.5 million RUB per JumpServer Community Edition instance (with no limits on the number of users or target systems) includes everything required to use PAM:

• Russian-language documentation;
• usage scenarios and recommended deployment architectures;
• training for administrators and information security specialists on working with JumpServer;
• tips and solutions for common questions;
• notifications about new releases with verified upgrade instructions;
• integration with RADIUS and multi-factor authentication “Multifactor” ;
• direct access to an engineer (no first-line support) with a clear SLA.