How to SSH into a Linux VM from Windows PowerShell

Verifying SSH Service Status

• 💡 Check SSH service status by running sudo systemctl status ssh in the Linux VM's terminal.
• ✅ Confirm that the SSH service is active and running before proceeding.

Identifying the Linux VM's IP Address

• 📌 To connect via SSH, you need the VM's username and IP address.
• 🔍 The initial IP address shown is 10.0.2.15.

Initial SSH Connection Attempt and Error

• ⚠️ Attempting to SSH from Windows PowerShell using ssh username@IP_address will likely result in a "Connection timed out" error if the network adapter is not configured correctly.
• ⏳ The default SSH port is 22.

Configuring the Network Adapter for SSH

• 🔌 Power off the virtual machine completely.
• ⚙️ Navigate to the VM's settings, then the network section.
• 🌉 Change the network adapter from the default to Bridged Adapter.
• 👍 Save the changes by pressing OK.

Establishing a Successful SSH Connection

• 🚀 Restart the virtual machine after changing the network settings.
• 🔄 Once the VM has loaded, log in and open the terminal again.
• 💡 The IP address will likely change; run ip a to find the new IP address (e.g., 192.168.88.148).
• 💻 Execute the SSH command again: ssh username@new_IP_address.
• 🔑 Enter your password when prompted.
• 🤝 If prompted for a fingerprint, type yes to continue.
• 🎯 You can now successfully execute Linux commands remotely from PowerShell.