rsh
Execute commands on remote hosts via remote shell
TLDR
Execute a command on a remote host
$ rsh remote_host ls -l
Execute with specific username$ rsh remote_host -l username ls -l
Execute with stdin redirected to /dev/null$ rsh remote_host --no-err ls -l
SYNOPSIS
rsh [options] host [command]
DESCRIPTION
rsh (remote shell) executes commands on a remote host using the RSH protocol. It provides basic remote command execution capabilities.Note: rsh transmits data unencrypted and is insecure. Use SSH for secure remote command execution.
PARAMETERS
-l, --user username
Specify remote username--no-err
Redirect stdin from /dev/null
INSTALL
sudo dnf install rsh
CAVEATS
Transmits credentials and data in plain text. Not recommended for use over untrusted networks. SSH is the secure alternative.
HISTORY
Part of GNU inetutils, providing classic Unix networking utilities. Superseded by SSH for security reasons.
