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  • 1.  Using StandAlone Converter with SSH Tunnel and keys, no passwords

    Posted Apr 21, 2015 03:59 PM

    I'm trying to convert a remote centos 6.5 box that I access via putty with ssh keys,  no password.    I created the local ssh tunnels but the converter requires a username and password.    The linux box is setup for ssh keys only,  no passwords.   Is there a work around for this?



  • 2.  RE: Using StandAlone Converter with SSH Tunnel and keys, no passwords

    Posted Apr 21, 2015 04:50 PM

    Hello

    The workaround is this - edit your sshd_config file and set:

    PasswordAuthentication yes

    PermitRootLogin yes

    More seriously - Converter does not support SSH key login, you have to use password.

    HTH

    Plamen



  • 3.  RE: Using StandAlone Converter with SSH Tunnel and keys, no passwords

    Posted Apr 24, 2015 02:06 PM

    Wow!   That's pretty short sighted.   Most Cloud platforms require key access.