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  1. SecureCRT(R) 5.5 (Official) -- April 5, 2007
  2. Copyright (C) 1995-2007 VanDyke Software, Inc.
  3. All rights reserved.
  4. Product Overview
  5. ----------------
  6. SecureCRT protects your passwords, user accounts, and data, combining
  7. rock-solid terminal emulation with the strong encryption, broad
  8. authentication options, and data integrity of the Secure Shell (SSH)
  9. protocol.
  10. SecureCRT provides versatile solutions for a wide range of business,
  11. network management, information security, and development tasks, from
  12. accessing host-based applications and administering servers to
  13. securely accessing behind-the-firewall network resources like e-mail,
  14. files, and printers.
  15. SecureCRT supports SSH1, SSH2, Telnet, Telnet/SSL, RLogin, Serial,
  16. and TAPI protocols and authentication via password, public key, X.509
  17. certificate, and Kerberos v5 via GSSAPI. Ciphers include AES,
  18. Twofish, Blowfish, 3DES, and RC4.
  19. Choose from a wide range of emulations including VT100, VT102, VT220,
  20. ANSI, SCO ANSI, Wyse 50/60, Xterm, and Linux console -– all with ANSI
  21. color. Multibyte character sets are supported for Japanese, Korean,
  22. and Chinese, as is support for scalable line-drawing fonts.
  23. SecureCRT features a multi-session tabbed interface with extensive
  24. session management and customization features. Customization options
  25. include toolbars, menus, keymaps, and login scripts, as well as fonts,
  26. cursors, and color schemes.
  27. Named sessions and firewalls let you create individual configurations
  28. that can be used on a session-specific basis. Other features include
  29. the Activator tray utility to minimize desktop clutter, auto logon,
  30. printing, Emacs mode, and SOCKS firewall support.
  31. Powerful scripting capabilities, including ActiveX scripting support
  32. for VBScript and other scripting languages, save you valuable time by
  33. automating routine configuration tasks. Secure file transfers can be
  34. performed using Zmodem or Xmodem from an SSH1 or SSH2 session.
  35. SecureCRT and the SecureFX(R) file transfer client can be integrated,
  36. letting you share global and session options and the host key database
  37. so configuring a server connection only needs to be done once.
  38. SecureCRT includes a 30-day try-before-you-buy evaluation license for
  39. the fully functional application and access to VanDyke Software(R)
  40. technical support.
  41. Contents
  42. --------
  43. 1. New for SecureCRT 5.5
  44. 2. Enhancement Requests, Updates, and Questions
  45. 3. Encryption Export
  46. 4. Upgrades
  47. 5. Product History
  48. 6. Secure Shell Server Notes
  49. 7. SecureCRT Features
  50. 8. Reporting Bugs
  51. 9. Contact Information
  52. 1. New For SecureCRT 5.5
  53. ------------------------
  54. The major new features for SecureCRT 5.5 are:
  55. New productivity enhancements.
  56. Script recorder: Quickly create a script to automate routines
  57. using the new script recorder, which records keystrokes including
  58. function keys, and then generates a VB script.
  59. Improved auto session: With "Use auto session" enabled, you can
  60. now select a single session, multiple sessions, or folders of
  61. sessions to automatically connect on startup.
  62. Cache passwords: SSH2 session passwords can be cached like
  63. passphrases. SecureCRT and SecureFX can share passwords while
  64. either application or the Activator utility is running.
  65. Improved ANSI color with color schemes.
  66. When using ANSI color, you can now select a color scheme to
  67. replace the standard white foreground and black background.
  68. Expanded logging options with custom log data.
  69. Custom log data gives you the ability to specify strings to be
  70. logged upon connect, disconnect, and on each line. Parameter
  71. substitutions for session and date information are supported.
  72. Support for OpenSSH format keys.
  73. You can now generate keys in OpenSSH format or convert existing
  74. VanDyke Software format private keys to OpenSSH format, allowing
  75. you to use the same keys with other Secure Shell clients.
  76. Support for zlib@openssh.com compression.
  77. When zlib@openssh.com compression is specified, compression starts
  78. after authentication, preventing unencrypted passwords from being
  79. cached by the zlib library.
  80. Additional tab support.
  81. Display the list of tabs on the menu using the MENU_TAB_LIST1
  82. custom menu item. A new script function, GetScriptTab, returns the
  83. tab from which the script was started.
  84. Windows Vista support.
  85. SecureCRT has been tested under Windows Vista, so when you are
  86. ready to move to Vista, SecureCRT will be compatible.
  87. 2. Enhancement Requests, Updates, and Questions
  88. -----------------------------------------------
  89. We want to hear from you. Let us know what features you would like to
  90. see in future releases of SecureCRT by visiting our web site at:
  91. http://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php
  92. Every VanDyke Software license includes a full year of upgrades and
  93. technical support. To receive e-mail notification when new releases
  94. of SecureCRT are available, sign up for our SecureCRT mailing list at:
  95. https://secure.vandyke.com/cgi-bin/subscribe.php?RMF=3
  96. For tips, ideas, and product news, subscribe to VanDyke Software's
  97. monthly newsletter at:
  98. https://secure.vandyke.com/cgi-bin/subscribe.php?RMF=3
  99. You can also exchange useful tips and ideas with your peers and
  100. VanDyke developers by joining the online forums:
  101. http://forums.vandyke.com/index.php?RMF=3
  102. If you have any questions, please visit our web site at:
  103. http://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php
  104. By default, SecureCRT 5.5 stores all settings and sessions in:
  105. "C:\Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data
  106. \VanDyke\Config"
  107. If a version of SecureCRT older than 5.0 was installed, your settings
  108. and sessions will need to be migrated, which will move them to a new
  109. location. If migration is necessary, you will be prompted for the
  110. new location the first time you run SecureCRT 5.5.
  111. SecureCRT supports Windows Vista 2003, XP, and 2000.
  112. 3. Encryption Export
  113. --------------------
  114. This Software is subject to export control. The Software may be
  115. transmitted, exported, or re-exported only under applicable export
  116. laws and restrictions and regulations of the United States Bureau of
  117. Industry and Security or foreign agencies or authorities. By
  118. downloading or using the Software, you are agreeing to comply with
  119. export controls. For more information see:
  120. http://www.vandyke.com/download/export.html
  121. 4. Upgrades
  122. -----------
  123. Users who purchased SecureCRT on or after March 1, 2006, are eligible
  124. for a free upgrade to SecureCRT 5.5. All users can evaluate SecureCRT
  125. 5.5 for 30 days free of charge. For more information on upgrade
  126. eligibility and purchasing upgrades, please visit:
  127. http://www.vandyke.com/pricing/corporate/upgrades
  128. 5. Product History
  129. ------------------
  130. The list of changes made for this release of SecureCRT can be found in
  131. the History.txt file installed with the program.
  132. 6. Secure Shell Server Notes
  133. ----------------------------
  134. Public-key assistant requires server-side support (e.g., VShell(R) 2.1
  135. or newer).
  136. Public-key authentication using SmartCards and X.509 requires SSH
  137. Communications 3.0.1 (or newer) server.
  138. Password, public-key, and keyboard-interactive authentications are
  139. supported.
  140. Public-key authentication requires one of the following Secure Shell
  141. servers:
  142. VShell 1.0 (or newer)
  143. SSH Communications 2.0.13, 2.1 (or newer)
  144. F-Secure 2.0.13 (or newer)
  145. OpenSSH 2.1.1 (or newer)
  146. VShell for Windows NT/XP/2000/2003 and UNIX/Linux are available from:
  147. www.vandyke.com
  148. OpenSSH is available by FTP and HTTP download from:
  149. www.openssh.com
  150. 7. SecureCRT Features
  151. ---------------------
  152. Support for SSH1 and SSH2 Secure Shell protocols.
  153. - SSH2 Protocol support:
  154. - AES-128, AES-192, AES-256, Twofish, Blowfish, 3DES, and RC4
  155. ciphers.
  156. - RSA and DSA host key support.
  157. - Multiple ordered authentication methods, ciphers and MACs.
  158. - Public Key Assistant makes it easier to upload public keys.
  159. - Local port forwarding, X11 forwarding, remote forwarding, and
  160. dynamic forwarding.
  161. - MD5, MD5-96, SHA1, and SHA1-96 MACs.
  162. - RSA, DSA, public-key, X.509 certificate, Kerberos v5 via GSSAPI,
  163. and password authentication methods.
  164. - SFTP tab creates an SFTP session to an existing SSH session.
  165. - SSH1 Protocol support:
  166. - Blowfish, DES, 3DES, and RC4 ciphers.
  167. - RSA, TIS, and password authentication.
  168. - Local port forwarding, X11 forwarding.
  169. Session Management.
  170. - Named sessions store different preferences for different hosts.
  171. - Tabbed sessions allow multiple sessions in the same window.
  172. - Launch multiple selected sessions in tabs with a single click.
  173. - Option to minimize SecureCRT windows to the Activator utility in
  174. the system tray.
  175. - The Activator utility acts as an SSH agent.
  176. - A session can be logged to a file, including options for logging
  177. custom data.
  178. Configuration & Customization.
  179. - Easy configuration of basic SSH, port forwarding, remote
  180. forwarding and other settings in Session Options dialog.
  181. - Named firewalls.
  182. - Customizable toolbar and menus.
  183. - User-defined number of savelines (scrollback) up to 32,000.
  184. - User-configurable number of rows and columns.
  185. - User-defined foreground, background, and bold colors.
  186. - User-defined keymaps.
  187. - User-defined word delimiter characters for double-click.
  188. - Emacs mode maps ALT+<key> to send ESC+<key>.
  189. Advanced Terminal Emulation.
  190. - Quality VT100, VT102, VT220, Linux console, SCO ANSI, Wyse 50/60
  191. and ANSI emulation:
  192. - VT line drawing.
  193. - Support for bold, underline, and reverse attributes.
  194. - Double-width and double-height fonts.
  195. - 80/132 column switching.
  196. - VT100 and VT220 keyboard emulation.
  197. - Optional ANSI color.
  198. - 256-color Xterm.
  199. - Xterm extensions for mouse support and changing title bar.
  200. - Multi-byte character set support for Japanese, Korean, and
  201. Chinese.
  202. Other Features.
  203. - FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic library support.
  204. - Variable compression increases performance on slow connections.
  205. - Simple interface for automating logins.
  206. - Support for Telnet, Telnet/SSL, and RLogin protocols:
  207. - Telnet supports Negotiate About Window Size (NAWS).
  208. - Telnet supports Local Flow Control (LFLOW).
  209. - Serial (COM) device support.
  210. - Integration with SecureFX 3.x or higher.
  211. - Scripting language support for VBScript and JScript.
  212. - Script recorder.
  213. - Zmodem and Xmodem file transfer (upload and download).
  214. - Printing: auto print, selection, screen, and pass-through
  215. printing.
  216. - Modem dialer support: configure and save modem, country code,
  217. phone, and redial settings for TAPI sessions.
  218. - SOCKS firewall support with password authentication.
  219. - Unauthenticated and basic HTTP proxy support.
  220. - Generic proxy firewall support.
  221. - Copy and paste, including an "auto copy" option and a "paste on
  222. middle or right mouse click" option.
  223. - Chat window option provides an editable type-ahead buffer with
  224. history support.
  225. - Support for use from the command line or web browsers.
  226. - Support for standard insertion caret so that it can be tracked
  227. by screen access technology for the blind.
  228. 8. Reporting Bugs
  229. -----------------
  230. If you experience an uncaught exception, General Protection Fault
  231. (GPF), or something you believe is a bug, please fill out our online
  232. form at:
  233. http://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php
  234. Please do not assume someone else will report it. We will try to
  235. resolve reported bugs as quickly as possible. However, we can't
  236. resolve bugs that are not reported.
  237. Please describe the problem in as much detail as possible. Please
  238. include the following information:
  239. - Version of SecureCRT (as shown in the About dialog)
  240. - Operating system and version
  241. 9. Contact Information
  242. -----------------------
  243. For information on ordering licenses, please visit the VanDyke
  244. Software web site:
  245. http://www.vandyke.com
  246. All other inquiries should be directed to:
  247. VanDyke Software, Inc.
  248. 4848 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE
  249. Suite 101
  250. Albuquerque, NM 87111
  251. USA
  252. Inquiry form: http://www.vandyke.com/feedback.php
  253. VanDyke Software, SecureCRT, SecureFX, and VShell are trademarks or
  254. registered trademarks of VanDyke Software, Inc. in the United States
  255. and/or other countries.
  256. All other products and services mentioned are trademarks or registered
  257. trademarks of their respective companies.