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Table 6-7. User Configuration Page Buttons

Button	Action
Print	Prints the User Configuration values that appear on
	the screen.
Refresh	Reloads the User Configuration page.

Go Back To Users Page Returns to the Users Page.

Apply Changes Saves any new settings made to the user configuration.

Public Key Authentication over SSH

iDRAC6 supports the Public Key Authentication (PKA) over SSH. This authentication method improves SSH scripting automation by removing the need to embed or prompt for a user ID/password.

Before You Begin

You can configure up to 4 public keys per user that can be used over an SSH interface. Before adding or deleting public keys, ensure that you use the view command to see what keys are already set up, so a key is not accidentally overwritten or deleted. When the PKA over SSH is set up and used correctly, you do not have to enter the username or password when logging into the iDRAC6. This can be very useful for setting up automated scripts to perform various functions.

When getting ready to set up this functionality, be aware of the following:

•You can manage this feature with RACADM and also from the GUI.

•When adding new public keys, ensure that the existing keys are not already at the index where the new key is added. iDRAC6 does not perform checks to ensure previous keys are deleted before a new one is added. As soon as a new key is added, it is automatically in effect as long as the SSH interface is enabled.

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Adding and Configuring iDRAC6 Users