SecureCRT(R) (Official) -- May 2, 2013
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Product Overview
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SecureCRT protects your passwords, user accounts, and data, combining
rock-solid terminal emulation with the strong encryption, broad
authentication options, and data integrity of the Secure Shell (SSH)
protocol.
SecureCRT provides versatile solutions for business, network manage-
ment, information security, and development tasks, from accessing
host-based applications and administering servers to securely
accessing behind-the-firewall network resources like e-mail, files,
and printers.
SecureCRT supports SSH1, SSH2, Telnet, Telnet/SSL, RLogin, Serial,
and TAPI protocols and authentication via password, public key, X.509
certificate, and Kerberos v5 via GSSAPI. Ciphers include AES,
AES-CTR, Twofish, Blowfish, 3DES, and RC4.
Choose from a wide range of emulations including VT100, VT102, VT220,
ANSI, SCO ANSI, Wyse 50/60, Xterm, and Linux console -� all with ANSI
color. Unicode support includes the ability to display character sets
from multiple languages, support for languages with right-to-left
reading order, and a character encoding list that includes
commonly-used encodings as well as all encodings supported by the
local system.
SecureCRT features a multi-session tabbed or tiled interface with
extensive session management and customization features. Customi-
zation options include toolbars, menus, keymaps, button bar, and
login scripts, as well as fonts, cursors, and color schemes.
Named sessions and firewalls let you create individual configurations
that can be used on a session-specific basis. Other features include
auto logon, printing, Emacs mode, and SOCKS firewall support.
Powerful scripting capabilities including ActiveX scripting support
for VBScript and other scripting languages on Windows, embedded
Python support, and the script recorder save you valuable time by
automating routine configuration tasks. Secure file transfers can be
performed using Zmodem, Xmodem, Ymodem, or Kermit from an SSH1 or SSH2
session. Upload files easily by dragging and dropping them onto an
SFTP tab or session window.
Save steps with the close integration of SecureCRT and the SecureFX(R)
file transfer client, which share sessions and settings that let you
run SFTP, FTP, SCP, and FTP/SSL file transfer sessions without
reentering passwords.
SecureCRT includes a 30-day try-before-you-buy evaluation license for
the fully functional application and access to VanDyke Software(R)
technical support.
Contents
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1. New for SecureCRT 7.1
2. Enhancement Requests, Updates, and Questions
3. Encryption Export
4. Upgrades
5. Product History
6. SecureCRT Features
7. Reporting Bugs
8. Contact Information
1. New For SecureCRT 7.1
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SecureCRT 7.1 brings tiled sessions to Mac and Linux versions, adds
an option to set up dependent sessions for connecting with jump hosts,
and extends file transfer options with Kermit support. Productivity
improvements include the ability to send a button bar command to all
sessions and to optimize data transfer speed with a new send delay
option.
Here are some of the new features in SecureCRT 7.1:
Tiling for Mac and Linux
Session tiling is now available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Sessions
can be tiled cascaded to compare the contents of two or more sessions;
use the chat window to send commands to all sessions and see the
resulting output.
Dependent session option
Link a session to an SSH2 session that it depends on, which allows
connection to a jump host before connecting to other sessions.
Kermit support
Support for the Kermit protocol provides an additional way to
transfer files.
Button bar enhancements
Press SHIFT+<click> on a button to send a button bar command to all
connected tabbed or tiled sessions.
New character send delay option
A character send delay option to wait for a text prompt allows data
to be sent as fast as the system can handle, rather than using a
fixed time delay.
Support for SHA1 in RSA signatures
Support for SHA1 in RSA signatures in addition to MD5 allows X.509
certificates to be used in FIPS mode. (Windows only)
Integration with SecureFX for Mac and Linux
With the availability of SecureFX for Mac and Linux, integration
between SecureCRT and SecureFX on Mac and Linux is now possible.
Please see History.txt in the SecureCRT program group for additional
information on other changes and bug fixes.
2. Enhancement Requests, Updates, and Questions
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We want to hear from you. Let us know what features you would like to
see in future releases of SecureCRT by visiting our website at:
http://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php
Every VanDyke Software license includes a full year of upgrades and
technical support. To receive e-mail notification when new releases
of SecureCRT are available, sign up for our SecureCRT mailing list at:
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For tips, ideas, and product news, subscribe to VanDyke Software's
"What's New" at:
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You can also exchange useful tips and ideas with your peers and
VanDyke developers by joining the online forums:
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If you have any questions, please visit our website at:
http://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php
SecureCRT for Windows supports Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows7,
Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2,
Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP for x86 and x64.
3. Encryption Export
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This Software is subject to export control. The Software may be
transmitted, exported, or re-exported only under applicable export
laws and restrictions and regulations of the United States Bureau of
Industry and Security or foreign agencies or authorities. By
downloading or using the Software, you are agreeing to comply with
export controls. For more information see:
http://www.vandyke.com/download/export.html
4. Upgrades
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Users who purchased SecureCRT on or after February 1, 2012 are
eligible for a free upgrade to SecureCRT 7.1. All users can evaluate
SecureCRT 7.1 for 30 days free of charge. For more information on
upgrade eligibility and purchasing upgrades, please visit:
http://www.vandyke.com/pricing/corporate/upgrades
5. Product History
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The list of changes made for this release of SecureCRT can be found
in the SecureCRT_History.txt file installed with the program.
6. SecureCRT Features
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Support for SSH1 and SSH2 Secure Shell protocols.
- SSH2 Protocol support:
- AES-128, AES-192, AES-256, AES-128-CTR, AES-192-CTR,
AES-256-CTR, Twofish, Blowfish, 3DES, and RC4 ciphers.
- RSA and DSA host key support.
- Multiple ordered authentication methods, ciphers and MACs.
- Public Key Assistant makes it easier to upload public keys.
- Local port forwarding, X11 forwarding, remote forwarding, and
dynamic forwarding.
- OpenSSH Agent forwarding.
- MD5, MD5-96, SHA1, and SHA1-96 MACs.
- RSA, DSA, public-key, X.509 certificate, PKCS #11, PKCS #12,
Kerberos v5 via GSSAPI, and password authentication methods.
- SFTP tab creates an SFTP session to an existing SSH session.
- Passphrase and password caching options.
- SSH1 Protocol support:
- Blowfish, DES, 3DES, and RC4 ciphers.
- RSA, TIS, and password authentication.
- Local port forwarding, X11 forwarding.
Session Management.
- Named sessions store different preferences for differe