Laravel 5.2: More SSH / SFTP Commands

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I recently found that the SSH library from LaravelCollective uses was quite limited in what it allowed. However, by accessing the underlying libraries, you can extend the functionality available to interact further with SSH / SFTP servers.

Laravel 5.2: Running SSH / SFTP Commands In Your Scripts

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Recently, I had to create a Laravel Artisan script that would log into a SFTP server, check if a certain file exists, and then upload / override the file. To achieve this, I used the SSH library from LaravelCollective. This tutorial covers how to log into a remote server using SSH / SFTP and upload or download files.

Creating SSH Shortcuts

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I often have to SSH into different servers, either to deploy new code or to carry out maintenance, so SSH shortcuts are an easy way of making the login process easier.