TIPS:
compiling
https://github.com/otland/forgottenserver/wiki/Compiling
ssh
Propably about ssh you need only known how too connect to server, maybe use scp for coppy.
In ssh settings I recommend change default port 22 too higher, not reserved port, and generate ssh keys using too connection, after that turn off possibility too login using password.
editing text file in server
nano - simple text editor
vi /
vim - advanced text editor
#EDIT#
On windows you can try it using VirtualBox