Set Authentication

How to get there

1. In the Application Manager select the Systems tab.
2. Select the check box next to a server, or multiple servers, and click Set Authentication.

What it does

These options allow you to configure authentication for existing Linux/Unix systems.

Options

Authentication Type

Indicates the way the server can be authenticated. You have the following options:

• Username and Password
  Enter the username and password that will be used for installing products on this server.
  
  NOTE: The user must be able to connect with SSH. If the user is root, the system must "PermitRootLogin" for SSH with a password or "PermitRootLogin" for SSH with an ssh key. If the user is not root, it must be able to elevate to root authority with sudo
• SSH Private Key
  Select Select a private key file to find your SSH private key file. Enter the username and passphrase if the SSH key requires one.