# Linux BMS Login Methods

Choose an appropriate method to log in to a Linux BMS based on the BMS network configuration and your on-premise OS.

Table 1 Linux BMS login methods
Access to the Internet | On-premise OS | Login Method
--- | --- | ---
Yes/No | Windows or Linux | Remotely Logging In to a BMS

Yes

Windows

Use a remote login tool, such as PuTTY.

- For how to log in to a BMS using an SSH key pair, see Logging In to a BMS Using an SSH Key Pair.
- For how to log in to a BMS using an SSH password, see Logging In to a BMS Using an SSH Password.

Yes

Linux

Run commands.

- For how to log in to a BMS using an SSH key pair, see Logging In to a BMS Using an SSH Key Pair.
- For how to log in to a BMS using an SSH password, see Logging In to a BMS Using an SSH Password.

Parent topic: Logging In to a Linux BMS