Create SSH Known Hosts for Sidewinder SSH Proxy
SSH Known Host elements contain the contact information, public key, and fingerprint that you use to authenticate servers that you trust.
Tip: The Sidewinder SSH Proxy logs the SSH server key for each connection attempt. You
can optionally add SSH Known Hosts from log entries using the right-click menu.
For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.
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SSH Known Host Properties dialog box
Use this dialog box to add or change SSH Known Host elements.
Option | Definition |
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Name | Specifies a unique name for the SSH Known Host element. |
Resolve | Automatically resolves the IP address of the server. |
IPv4 Address | Specifies the IPv4 address of the server. The server can have both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address. You can enter one IP address of each type. |
IPv6 Address | Specifies the IPv6 address of the server. The server can have both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address. You can enter one IP address of each type. |
Port | The port number if the server communicates on a port other than the default port (TCP 22). |
OpenSSH Key | |
Key Type | The algorithm used for the key. |
SSH Key | The public key of the server. |
Fingerprint | Shows the fingerprint of the server's public key. Not editable. |
Import | Opens a file browser where you can select an existing key file to import. |
Retrieve | Retrieves a key from an Secure SD-WAN Engine. |
Category | Shows the assigned category. Click Select to open the Category Selection dialog box. |