New student here wanting to make ssh server

Question

Hello all:) i was referred her by github since i am a member there. I am wanting to make a ssh server in the cloud and i was told to use azure as the platform. But i have no clue what is going on or how this works.

the ssh server will not be used to hold or store any of my files. I mainly want to use it as a way to practice some server stuff for my school. reverse ssh, sftp, proxy through the ssh tunnel.

i do like a windows GUI but im ok with a linux box as well. But i dont know how the pricing works for all of this or if i am allowed to install ssh software onto vm's

thanks

Answer 1

am i allowed to install software onto a VM instance?

You get full admin/root permissions on the Azure VM, depending if it is Windows or Linux. I am not aware of any limitation to install software on an Azure VM.

how many ssh connections am i allowed to have at once?

There is a limit of 10 ssh concurrent connections But this can be changed
More details here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/linux/faq#how-can-i-access-my-virtual-machine

if i use a windows vm, can i install bitvise ssh server?

It should be possible to install bitvise ssh server on a Windows Server. I am not aware of any related limitations installing any software on a Azure Windows VM.

Hop this helps.

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Andreas Baumgarten

Answer 2

@Lt72884

In Azure Cloud to setup VM below is the process

1. Create new Subscription
2. Enable billing
3. Create Resource group
4. Create VNet
5. Create Subnet
6. Create VM

Azure resource pricing
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/calculator/

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Answer 3

Do i have to pay for the windows license or does that come with my student azure account?

If you don't activate the Hybrid Benefit option of a Azure Windows VM the license is included in the price of the VM.

oh, and how much does it cost per month to run a basic ssh server on a student account?

The price of an Azure VM is based on the size of the VM and the storage you are using.
You should use the Azure Price Calculator to get an estimated price: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/calculator

If im not using it 24/7, will i still be charged same amount?

You will be charged for the compute costs if the Azure VM is running. If you deallocate the VM no compute costs are charged.
You have to pay for the storage 24/7 because the storage is allocated all the time, no matter if the VM is running or deallocated.
The costs can be calculated in the Azure Price Calculator as well. Just enter the number of hours the VM will be running per month.

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Regards
Andreas Baumgarten