Configuring SSH – Process Overview

The following process overview describes the tasks necessary to configure the Sun N1 Service Provisioning System 5.2 to use SSH.

1. Determine whether you want to use empty password keys or the ssh-agent.

   For more information about choosing an SSH security level, see ssh-agent or Empty Password Keys.

2. Generate the keys on the applications that initiate SSH connections.

   See How to Generate Key Pairs.

3. Copy the generated keys to the Local Distributors and the Remote Agents.

   From the following list, choose the appropriate task based on whether you are using empty password keys or the ssh-agent:

   • How to Set Up Keys for the ssh-agent

   • How to Set Up Keys for Empty Password Files When Using One Key Pair

   • How to Set Up Keys for Empty Password Files When Using Multiple Key Pairs

4. Set up the SSH connectivity. Then, test the connectivity before you start the Master Server.

   See Setting Up and Testing the Connectivity on the Master Server.

5. Configure the Local Distributors and Remote Agents to use SSH.

   See How to Configure SSH for Local Distributors and Remote Agents.

6. (Optional) If you have any CLI Clients, configure the clients to use SSH.

   See How to Configure SSH for the CLI Client With the ssh-agent.