Technical Tip: Configure SSH keys
Description
Unable to successfully complete SSH communication between servers.
Example 1: Nessus2's IP address is not in the known_hosts file of cm1
root@cm1:
> ssh nessus2
The authenticity of host 'nessus2 (172.22.100.10)' can't be established.
RSA key fingerprint is 94:08:7a:74:41:a7:28:23:1e:e8:63:12:5d:24:2f:51.
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?
Example 2: Nessus1's correct password is not in the /root/.ssh/authorized_keys2 file of cm1
root@cm1:
> ssh nessus2
password:
Scope
Version: All
Solution
Ensure /bsc/campusMgr/bin/.sshaccountInfo file has a valid entry for every required server including itself.
If not, use the AddPassword tool to add the missing keys.
1) To set the password for SSH connections to a specific server IP, type:
AddPassword <server ip> <root cli password>
- The only allowed symbols for CLI root passwords are ! @ # % ^ * ? _ ~ -
- Only root CLI/SSH passwords should be entered.
2) Remove any old host entries for that server ip (if any exist).
vi /root/.ssh/known_hosts
3) Add the new key for that server IP.
SetSSHKey <server ip>
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