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Status Future consideration
Workspace IBM i
Categories IBM i Access Family
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 21, 2021

Ask to copy SSH key to server, if found

When using the OpenSourcePackageManagement module in ACS, we have the option to use an SSH key to connect. It appears if ACS finds a SSH key it will autofill the key as a default option. However, unless that key has been set on the server, it will reject you.

Upon rejection of the key-based signon. I would like to be prompted to copy the key to the server in the users /home directory. This feature is already available in the 'SSH Key setup' function on the system configuration settings.


Use Case:

Quality of life enhancement for setting up key-based authentication if key is found.


Idea priority Low
  • Guest
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    Jul 12, 2021

    The CEAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a MEDIUM priority requirement that should be addressed.

    Background: The COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CEAC has a crucial role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community and has therefore reviewed your RFE.

    To find out how CEAC help to shape the future of IBM i, see CEAC @ ibm.biz/BdYSYj and the article "The Five Hottest IBM i RFEs Of The Quarter" at ibm.biz/BdYSZT

    Therese Eaton – CEAC Program Manager, IBM

  • Guest
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    Jun 22, 2021

    IBM understands this request and will consider it for a future code update, though no commitment is made or implied.

  • Guest
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    Apr 21, 2021

    Attachment (Description): Screenshot of where prompt occurs, and what function to call