Debian: Enable SSH

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  1. Install openssh-server
    • apt install openssh-server -y
  2. Check the service is running after installation
    • systemctl status ssh
  3. If not running start the service
    • systemctl start ssh
  4. Enable ssh at startup
    • systemctl enable ssh
  5. Optionally enable root access (not secure)
    • Open /etc/ssh/sshd_config
    • Add the following to the end of the file, search for and change the value, or uncomment the line.
      • PermitRootLogin yes
    • Restart ssh service
      • systemclt restart ssh