Using the SSH Protocol

The SSH protocol allows the discovery engine to query detailed device information from Linux and UNIX devices. The SSH user name and password are required to query information from your Linux/UNIX devices. This protocol required only if you want to discover Linux/UNIX systems.

To add an SSH protocol setting:

1. From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Protocol Settings/Credentials. The Protocol Settings/Credentials dialog appears.
2. Click New.
3. Select SSH, then click OK. The protocol properties dialog appears.
4. Enter a new SSH Username.
5. Enter a new SSH Password and the Confirm Password.

   Note: SSH passwords are encrypted.

6. Enter a defined SSH port. The default port number is 22.
7. Click OK to save the protocol changes.

To edit an SSH protocol setting:

1. From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Protocol Settings/Credentials. The Protocol Settings/Credentials dialog appears.
2. Select an existing set of SSH credentials, then click Edit. The protocol properties dialog appears.
3. Modify the existing settings.
   • Enter a new SSH Username.
   • Enter a new SSH Password and the Confirm Password.

   Note: SSH user names and passwords are encrypted.

   • Enter the defined SSH port. The default port number is 22.
4. Click OK, to save the protocol changes.

To delete an SSH protocol setting:

1. From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select Configure > Protocol Settings/Credentials. The Protocol Settings/Credentials dialog appears.
2. Select an existing set of SSH credentials, then click Delete.
3. Click OK to save the protocol changes. The SSH credentials are removed.

See Also Configuring network protocols and credentials Using the ICMP protocol Using the SNMP protocol and credentials Using the Telnet Protocol Using the VMware (VIM) protocol Using the Windows (WMI) Protocol