Quick Newbie Question

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Josh wrote:
> Can Python be used on one Linux machine to drive another Linux machine
> through SSH? I am currently running Putty on my XP box to run tests on a
> Linux box. I need to automate these tests and thought it would be fun to
>  do so from a Linux VMWare Image I recently setup. Does this sound
> do-able without too much effort? I already know the Linux commands I
> need to run but just need an interactive shell connection through SSH.
> Again is Python a good choice for this or something else?
> Thanks,
> 
> JR

Yep, python has several options, I've been using paramiko for this for a
couple of years: http://www.lag.net/paramiko/

Roger Heathocte