How can a server administrator remotely restart a service if they only have access to a Windows system and the server is running Linux?

Using SSH to connect to the server is the appropriate method for a server administrator to remotely restart a service on a Linux server from a Windows system. SSH, or Secure Shell, is a protocol that allows secure remote access to a system over a network. It provides a command-line interface where the administrator can execute commands directly on the Linux server.

Once connected via SSH, the administrator can utilize Linux command-line tools to manage services effectively, such as using commands like systemctl restart [service_name] or service [service_name] restart. This level of access is essential for performing administrative tasks on Linux servers, including service management.

Other methods such as using RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) are not suitable, as RDP is primarily used for remotely accessing Windows servers or desktops. Web-based control panels can provide a graphical interface for managing services but may not always be available or provide the necessary control over all service management tasks. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is mainly used for transferring files and does not offer the capability to execute commands or manage services directly on the server.