The SSH Protocol

The SSH protocol allows the discovery engine to query detailed device information from Linux and UNIX devices. The correct SSH user name and password are required to query information from your Linux/UNIX devices. This protocol is not required; it is needed only if you wish to discovery of Linux/UNIX systems. Leave empty if you do not want to use this protocol.

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.

   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 a SHH 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 SHH credentials, then click Edit. The protocol properties dialog appears.
3. Modify the existing settings.
   • Enter a new SSH Username.
   • Enter a new SSH 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 a 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 set of SSH credentials is removed.