This guide describes the SSH for OpenVMS software. It covers the following topics: software installation, server and client configuration, server startup and shutdown, using the SSH clients, utilities, and server monitoring and control.
Before using SSH for OpenVMS, you should be familiar with:
· Computer networks in general
· OpenVMS operating system and file system
· HPE/VSI’s OpenVMS TCP/IP software
This guide has the following contents:
· Chapter 1, Before You Begin, explains what you need to prepare for an installation.
· Chapter 2, Installing SSH for OpenVMS, provides a step-by-step procedure for executing the software installation.
· Chapter 3, Configuring SSH for OpenVMS, explains how to configure SSH for OpenVMS.
· Chapter 4, Configuring the Secure Shell (SSH) V1 Server, describes how to configure and maintain the SSH for OpenVMS SSH V1 server.
· Chapter 5, Configuring the Secure Shell (SSH) V2 Server, describes how to configure and maintain the SSH for OpenVMS SSH V2 server.
· Chapter 6, Accessing Remote Systems with the Secure Shell (SSH) Utilities, explains how to configure and maintain the SSH for OpenVMS Secure Shell (SSH) client.
· Chapter 7, Secure File Transfer, describes using SCP, SFTP2, and FTP over SSH for transferring files in a secure manner.
· Chapter 8, Monitoring and Controlling SSH, describes the utilities used for monitoring and controlling the SSH server environment.
You can use HELP at the DCL prompt to access SSH topical help:
$ HELP SSH [topic]
The topic entry is optional. You can also enter topics and subtopics at the following prompt and its subprompts:
SSH Subtopic?
You can use the following customer support services for information and help about SSH for OpenVMS and other Process Software products if you subscribe to our Product Support Services. (If you bought SSH through an authorized reseller, contact your reseller for technical support.) Contact Technical Support directly using the following methods:
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· Name
· Telephone number
· Company name
· Process Software product name and version number
· Operating system name and version number
· Process Software support contract number
Describe the problem in as much detail as possible. You should receive an immediate automated response telling you that your call was logged.
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Convention |
Meaning |
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host |
Any computer system on the network. The local host is your computer. A remote host is any other computer. |
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monospaced type |
System output
or user input. User input is in reversed bold type. Example: Is this configuration correct? YES
Monospaced type also indicates user input where the case of the entry should be preserved. |
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italic type |
Variable value in commands and examples. For example, username indicates that you must substitute your actual username. Italic text also identifies documentation references. |
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[directory] |
Directory name in an OpenVMS file specification. Include the brackets in the specification. |
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[optional-text] |
(Italicized
text and square brackets) Enclosed information is optional. Do not include
the brackets when entering the information. Example: START/IP line address [info] This command indicates that the info parameter is optional. |
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{value | value} |
Denotes that you should use only one of the given values. Do not include the braces or vertical bars when entering the value. |
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Note |
Information that follows is particularly noteworthy. |
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Caution |
Information that follows is critical in preventing a system interruption or security breach. |
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key |
Press the specified key on your keyboard. |
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Ctrl+key |
Press the control key and the other specified key simultaneously. |
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Return |
Press the Return or Enter key on your keyboard. |