Connect via SSH in VSCode but it does not work. Windows Server 2016

To connect via SSH in Visual Studio Code (VSCode) to a Windows Server 2016 machine, you'll need to ensure that SSH is enabled on the server and configure the necessary settings. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Enable SSH on Windows Server 2016:

  - Open the "Server Manager" on the Windows Server.
  - Go to "Add Roles and Features" and click through the wizard.
  - In the "Server Roles" section, expand "Features" and select "OpenSSH Server".
  - Follow the remaining steps to complete the installation of OpenSSH Server.

2. Configure the SSH Server:

  - After installing OpenSSH Server, open the "Services" application on the server.
  - Locate the "OpenSSH SSH Server" service, right-click on it, and select "Properties".
  - Set the "Startup type" to "Automatic" to ensure the SSH service starts automatically.
  - Start the SSH service if it is not already running.

3. Check the Firewall Settings:

  - Ensure that port 22, which is the default SSH port, is open in the Windows Firewall or any other firewall software running on the server.
  - If necessary, create a rule to allow incoming SSH connections on port 22.

4. Connect to the Server using VSCode:

  - Open Visual Studio Code on your local machine.
  - Install the "Remote - SSH" extension by Microsoft from the VSCode extensions marketplace.
  - Click on the green icon in the lower-left corner of the VSCode window to open the "Remote Explorer" sidebar.
  - In the sidebar, click on the "SSH Targets" button (looks like a computer with a shield) and select "Add SSH Host".
  - Enter the SSH connection details for your Windows Server, including the server's IP address, username, and port (usually 22).
  - If necessary, provide the path to your private key file for authentication.
  - Once the connection details are filled in, click "Connect" to establish an SSH connection to the server.
  - If the connection is successful, you should see a new VSCode window with the server's file system.

Make sure you have the necessary permissions and network access to connect to the Windows Server remotely. Additionally, ensure that your server has the latest Windows updates and security patches installed.

If you continue to encounter issues connecting via SSH in VSCode, please provide specific error messages or describe the problem you're facing in more detail, and I'll be happy to assist you further.