How to resolve connection timeout error in putty?

Issue:

Unable to connect to the server using putty and getting "connection timed out" error after giving the server IP Address.

Observation:

1. Either SSH connection is not enabled in server.

2. Server network setting does not have the network card selected under the bridge adapter.

Solution:

Solution 1:

1. Login to the Linux server and type the command ssh localhost and press enter.

2. Type the password if prompted.

3. Type "yes" when prompted to enable the ssh connection.

Solution 2:

1. Select the server from the hypersior.

2. Click Settings.

3. Select Network.

4. Under the Adapter 1 select "Bridged Adapter".

5. Under the name select the network adapter.

6. Click "OK" once done.

Voila you are all set.