WinRMSSH

WinRMSSH refers to a deployment pattern or integration that allows remote management of Windows hosts by bridging SSH with Windows Remote Management (WinRM). In this approach, an SSH client connects to a Windows system, and the commands are executed against the Windows Management Interface provided by WinRM, typically over HTTP or HTTPS. The goal is to combine the familiar SSH workflow with Windows management capabilities.

Implementation may involve an SSH server on Windows or a gateway service that translates SSH sessions into WS-Management requests to the WinRM service. A WinRM listener (usually on port 5985 for HTTP or 5986 for HTTPS) receives the translated requests. Authentication can be handled by SSH credentials, while WinRM authentication may use Kerberos, NTLM, or certificates.

Typical use cases include cross-platform automation, remote administration in networks where SSH is allowed but WinRM ports are restricted, and integration with existing SSH-based tooling or CI/CD pipelines. WinRMSSH can support running commands, invoking remote PowerShell, and transferring files when combined with SSH capabilities.

Security considerations are central. Properly configured WinRM HTTPS listeners with valid certificates, SSH server hardening, and auditing are essential. Access should follow least privilege, and both SSH and WinRM authentication paths should be protected against credential theft, man-in-the-middle, and replay attacks. Logging and monitoring are recommended.

See also WinRM, Windows Remote Management, OpenSSH for Windows, SSH.