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2. Create this file, if it is not present.

3. You can store your private keys in the directory of your choice.

For security reasons, it is recommended that you set the

appropriate permissions for your private key files.

Here is a sample "sshconfig.pro" file where you will configure the

names and location of your private keys.

#server[.user]=<path-to-file>

#A server-name of global would be appropriate to accommodate a

network where all or most systems are setup using the same

key.

#global[.user]=<path-to-file>

global.root=C:\SSH Private Keys\root\global_root_privatekey.ppk

global.fred=C:\SSH Private Keys\fred\global_fred_privatekey.ppk

192.168.157.149.root=C:\SSH Private Keys\root\system1_root_privatekey.ppk

192.168.157.151.fred=C:\SSH Private Keys\fred\system2_fred_privatekey.ppk

4. Copy "sshconfig.pro" to the bin folder of IT Assistant. By default,

this folder is located at:

"c:\Program Files\Dell\SysMgmt\ItAssistant\bin" directory

Entering a blank password will trigger the usage of the RSA keys

instead of passwords. IT Assistant will then attempt to find the

entry in the "sshconfig.pro" file. If IT Assistant can find the

system and user or global key in the above file, IT Assistant will

use the ".ppk" file for establishing an SSH connection to the

server. If IT Assistant cannot find this information, then it will

assume that you meant to enter a blank password.

For further documentation on the usage of public keys for SSH

authentication, see the following Web address:

"http://www.tartarus.org/~simon/puttydoc/Chapter8.html"

5. Create templates for the Import Node List Utility.

A template can be created in IT Assistant by entering a discovery

range. To create a template for the Import Node List Utility,

perform the following steps:

a) Log on to IT Assistant.

b) In the "Discovery and Monitoring" menu, select "Ranges."

c) Right-click on "Include Ranges" in the "Discovery Ranges" tree

and select "New Include Range..."

d) In the "New Discovery Wizard-Step 1 of 6," select "Host Name."

e) Enter the template name in "Host Name." (For example,

template_1).

Complete the wizard by entering the required protocol

configurations. The template you have created can be used in the

Import Node List Utility.

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