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With the filename argument specified, you can export the RSA or DSA host public key to a file so

that you can configure the key at a remote end by importing the file. If the filename argument is not

specified, this command displays the host public key information on the screen in a specified

format.

The RSA host public key format can be SSH1, SSH2 and OpenSSH, while the DSA host public key

format can be SSH2 and OpenSSH. DSA does not support the format of SSH1.

Configuring the SSH Client

The configurations required on the SSH client are related to the authentication mode that the SSH

server uses. In addition, if an SSH client does not support first-time authentication, you need to

configure the public key of the server on the client, so that the client can authenticate the server.

SSH Client Configuration Task List

Complete the following tasks to configure the SSH client:

SSH client configuration task

Scenario

For a client running SSH

client software

For a client assumed by an

SSH2-capable switch

The authentication mode is
password

The authentication mode is
publickey

Whether
first-authentication is
supported

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Configuring an SSH Client that Runs SSH Client Software

A variety of SSH client software are available, such as PuTTY and OpenSSH. For an SSH client to

establish a connection with an SSH server, use the following commands:

Complete the following tasks to configure an SSH client that runs SSH client software:

Task

Remarks

Generating a client key

Required for publickey authentication;
unnecessary for password authentication

Required

Required

Required

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