Chapter 1 About This Document

This document describes the SSH Tectia client/server solution and its components SSH Tectia Client, SSH Tectia ConnectSecure, SSH Tectia Server, and SSH Tectia Server for Linux on IBM System z. This document is intended as background information for persons responsible for the deployment and operation of the solution.

This document contains the following information:

Introduction to the SSH Tectia client/server solution
Features and benefits provided to the administrators and users
Architecture of the components, their configuration methods and the authentication methods used
Use cases which show how SSH Tectia client/server solution can be applied in enterprises
Product specification gives technical data
Glossary explains the basic Secure Shell -related terms and concepts

For more information, you can refer to the other SSH Tectia documents:

SSH Tectia Client/Server Quick Start Guide gives instructions on how to get started with SSH Tectia Client and Server, for example for evaluation purposes. There are two guides, one for Windows, and the other for Unix and Linux environments.
SSH Tectia Client User Manual gives instructions for installing and using SSH Tectia Client on Unix and Windows platforms, and on Linux running on IBM System z.
SSH Tectia ConnectSecure Administrator Manual contains instructions for installing and using SSH Tectia ConnectSecure on Unix and Windows platforms.
SSH Tectia Server Administrator Manual contains instructions for installing and using SSH Tectia Server on Unix and Windows platforms, and on Linux running on IBM System z. .
SSH Tectia Manager Product Description contains information on the architecture and the features of SSH Tectia Manager that is a separate centralized management product.