Problem Description:
Design a Python-based system for remote command execution using socket programming. The system should allow a client to connect to a server and execute shell commands on the server machine remotely. Implement the following functionalities:
Requirements:
- Server Operations:
- The server should be able to handle multiple client connections simultaneously.
- Display a list of connected clients.
- Accept commands from connected clients for remote execution.
- Client Operations:
- Clients should be able to connect to the server.
- Clients can send shell commands to the server for execution.
- Receive and display the output/results of the executed command.
- Command Protocol:
- Define a simple protocol for sending and receiving commands. Include information such as the command to execute, command parameters, and results.
- User Interface:
- Implement a basic command-line or text-based user interface for clients to interact with the server and execute commands.
- Security Measures:
- Implement basic security measures to authenticate clients and ensure secure communication.
- Ensure that clients can only execute predefined, safe commands on the server.
- Error Handling:
- Implement error handling mechanisms to deal with scenarios like client disconnections and invalid commands.
- Optional Enhancements:
- Allow clients to upload/download files to/from the server.