A technician needs to remotely restart web services on a Linux server from a Windows workstation. Which method should they use?

The most appropriate method for a technician who needs to remotely restart web services on a Linux server from a Windows workstation involves using SSH. SSH, or Secure Shell, provides a secure method for accessing and managing networked devices. It allows the technician to open a command line interface on the Linux server, execute commands, and perform administrative tasks, including restarting web services, as if they were physically present at the server.

While Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is commonly used for managing Windows servers, it is not applicable for Linux servers because RDP is primarily designed for graphical remote desktop connections to Windows-based systems. Linux servers typically do not support RDP natively, making SSH the better option for command-line management and control.

SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is designed for transferring files over SSH and is not intended for executing commands or restarting services. FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure) is used for secure file transfers and does not provide command-line access to the server.

In the context of managing a Linux server, SSH is the standard and secure method used to remotely connect, execute commands, and manage services effectively.