What Is Remote Tunnel?
A secure network connection that allows a local IDE to connect to a remote machine without requiring SSH configuration or open ports.
Definition
A secure network connection that allows a local IDE to connect to a remote machine without requiring SSH configuration or open ports.
VS Code Remote Tunnels and JetBrains remote development use this approach for zero-config connectivity to CDEs.
Where This Fits
This term is covered in depth on Remote Development Protocols for CDEs.
SSH, VS Code Remote, JetBrains Gateway, browser IDEs, RDP/VNC, WebSocket connections, and protocol security for Cloud Development Environments.
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