SshKeygen¶

Synopsis¶

It is an aid to generate the key value. This module is having two key types. They are dsa,rsa. dsa key bit value is 1024 and the rsa key bit value is more than 768. Then only it can function. It is handy in task with Ubuntu and cent OS.

Help Command¶

This help command explains about the installation of a particular module. The help command is easy to operate by the end user. The following command guided the user about the installation.

ptconfigure Sshkeygen  help

After giving the command, the command will list the help options. The following screen shots will give visual effect for the usage of this module.

kevell@corp:/# ptconfigure SshKeygen help
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 This command allows you to install an SSH Key Pair.

 SshKeygen, ssh-keygen, sshkeygen

       - install
       Installs a new SSH Key
       example: ptconfigure ssh-keygen install
       example: ptconfigure ssh-keygen install --yes --bits=4096 --type=rsa --path="/home/dave/.ssh/id_rsa" --comment="Daves"

       - uninstall
       Removes an SSH Key
       example: ptconfigure ssh-keygen uninstall

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End Help
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Installation¶

Installation is not a difficult process to install this module under ptconfigure by merely using the command given below,

ptconfigure sshkeygen install

After entering inputs ssh key gen will be installed successfully. The following screen shots will give visual effect for the usage of this module.

kevell@corp:/# ptconfigure ssh-keygen install
Install SSH Key Generation? (Y/N)
Y
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*        Pharaoh Tools        *
*         sshkeygen!        *
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Enter number of bits for SSH Key (multiple of 1024):
1024
Choose Key type (rsa/dsa)
(0) rsa
(1) dsa
1
Enter path to store private key (public key will be same with .pub):
/root/SSH/abcd
Plain text comment appended to public key. None is fine
kevell
... All done!
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Thanks for installing , visit www.pharaohtools.com for more
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Single App Installer:
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SshKeygen: Success
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Installer Finished
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Options¶

Parameters	Directory (default)	Options	Comments
Install Key Generation	Yes		It will install key generation under ptconfigure
Install Key Generation	No		The user has to an exit.
Choose key type	rsa	0	It will install key generation under selected key type
Choose key type	dsa	1	It will install key generation under selected key type
path	/root/ssh/filename		It will create the file with public and private key\|

Benefits¶

We can work from remote place. The user has to instruct the system for path. Auto generation is possible. We can append the file whenever you need. We can share the keys without password. Non case sensitive.