Just for grins and giggles, I created an SSH private key/public key pair. I can now use PuTTY to logon to Linux without using my Linux password. Instead, I must use a "Passphrase". What have I gained? I did replace my password with a passphrase, but how is that more secure? I don't see a way to say: "This passphrase must be used when doing an SSH from that incoming IP address." Am I missing something? (very likely). I could use a different private/public key for each server that I use SSH with, I guess. But I've only got one server, so far.
Oh well, it was a "learning experience", I guess. -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer UICI Insurance Center Information Technology This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its' content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
