Add SSH Keys to a VM Cluster

This topic provides the details and procedure to add SSH keys to a VM Cluster.

Procedure

Perform the following steps in the Console.

  1. On the Data Infrastructures list page, select the Data Infrastructure that you want to work with. If you need help finding the list page or the Data Infrastructure, see List Data Infrastructures.

  2. On the Data Infrastructure details page, select the VM Clusters tab to view the list of all VM Clusters.

  3. On the VM Clusters tab, select the VM Cluster that you want to work with.

  4. On the VM Cluster details page, from the Actions menu, select Add SSH Keys.

  5. In the Add SSH Keys panel, provide the following details.

    Add the public key portion of each key pair you want to use for SSH access. Select one of the following options.

    • Generate SSH key pair: Use this option to create a new SSH key pair. Select both Save private key and Save public key when using this option. The private key is downloaded to your local system and must be stored in a safe location. You cannot download another copy of the private key generated during this operation after completing the operation.

    • Upload SSH key files: Select this option to browse or drag and drop your existing public key (.pub) files.

    • Paste SSH keys: Select this option to paste in individual public keys. To paste multiple keys, select + Another SSH key and supply a single key for each entry.

  6. Select Submit.