Bastionhost supports three ways to connect to your assets for operations and maintenance (O&M): single sign-on (SSO)-based O&M, client-based O&M, and web-based O&M. Use the table below to pick the method that fits your protocol and environment.
Choose an O&M method
| Protocol | Client-based | O&M portal | Host O&M (console) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSH | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RDP | Yes | Yes | — |
| SFTP | Yes | — | — |
| Database | Yes | — | — |
| Application | — | Yes | Yes |
Who each method suits:
SSO-based — O&M engineers who want Bastionhost to automatically launch a local client tool to connect to an asset.
Client-based — O&M engineers who want full protocol support (SSH, RDP, SFTP, and databases) from a dedicated O&M client on their machine.
O&M portal — Other users who connect through a browser using the bastion host's public O&M address.
Host O&M (console) — Resource Access Management (RAM) users who want browser-based access without installing any software.
SSO-based O&M
SSO-based O&M lets Bastionhost automatically invoke a local client tool you already have installed. Download the SSO tool and a compatible client tool for your machine's OS, then select Local Client Logon for the Logon Method parameter on the asset O&M page. Bastionhost calls the client tool directly to open the connection.
For setup instructions, see SSO-based O&M.
Client-based O&M
The O&M client is a standalone application that supports SSH, RDP, SFTP, and database connections. Download the client for your OS, log on to your bastion host through the client, and connect to the target asset.
Windows
macOS
For recommended tools for client-based database O&M, see Database O&M tools and versions.
Web-based O&M
Web-based O&M requires no O&M client download. Connect directly from a browser.
O&M portal
The O&M portal is for Other users. Log on using the public O&M address of your bastion host — the private O&M address cannot be used. After logging on, the portal displays the assets you have permissions on and lets you start a session directly from the browser.
For instructions on logging on to the O&M portal, see Log on to the O&M portal.
Host O&M (console)
Host O&M is for RAM users. Use the host O&M feature in the Bastionhost console to open a browser-based session to a server — no client installation needed.