Configuring a Server Definition to Define the Connectivity and Credentials for Target SSH Server.

The Platform Server service must be started before pDNI can initiate transfers with target SSH servers. To configure a server definition to define the connectivity and credentials for the target SSH server, complete the following steps.

    Procedure
  1. Go to Partners > Servers > Add Server.
  2. Enter the required information listed in the table below.
    ParameterInstruction
    Server Name, IP Address, IP Name, IP PortAs required.
    Server TypeSet to SSH.
    Server PlatformsSet to UNIX.
  3. Configure the server credentials if you are using the user ID and password authentication.
  4. Configure SSH Options if you want to use SSH key authentication.
  5. Click Add to add the server definition.

Retrieving Target Server SSH Key

To retrieve target server SSH key, complete the following steps.

    Procedure
  1. Go to Partners > Servers > Manage Servers.
  2. Select the server you just added.
  3. Click Retrieve SSH public key through this server.