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Configuration of the
public-key local create
command can survive a reboot.
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The
public-key local create rsa
command generates two key pairs: one server key pair and one
host key pair. Each key pair consists of a public key and a private key.
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The length of an RSA key modulus is in the range 512 to 2048 bits. After entering the
public-key
local create rsa
command, you will be required to specify the modulus length. For security, a
modulus of at least 768 bits is recommended.
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The
public-key local create dsa
command generates only one key pair, that is, the host key pair.
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The length of a DSA key modulus is in the range 512 to 2048 bits. After entering the
public-key
local create dsa
command, you will be required to specify the modulus length. For security, a
modulus of at least 768 bits is recommended.
Displaying or Exporting the Local RSA or DSA Host Public Key
You can display the local RSA or DSA host public key on the screen or export it to a specified file, so as
to configure the local RSA or DSA host public key on the remote end.
Follow these steps to display or export the local RSA or DSA host public key:
To do…
Use the command…
Remarks
Enter system view
system-view
—
Display the local RSA host public key on
the screen in a specified format, or export it
to a specified file
public-key local export rsa
{
openssh
|
ssh1
|
ssh2
} [
filename
]
Display the local DSA host public key on
the screen in a specified format, or export it
to a specified file
public-key local export dsa
{
openssh
|
ssh2
} [
filename
]
Select a command
according to the type
of the key to be
exported.
Destroying an Asymmetric Key Pair
An asymmetric key pair may expire or leak. In this case, you need to destroy it and generate a new pair.
Follow these steps to destroy an asymmetric key pair:
To do…
Use the command…
Remarks
Enter system view
system-view
—
Destroy an asymmetric key pair
public-key local destroy
{
dsa
|
rsa
}
Required
Configuring the Public Key of a Peer
To authenticate the remote host, you need to configure the RSA or DSA public key of that peer on the
local host.
To configure the public key of the peer, you can:
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Configure it manually: You can input on or copy the public key of the peer to the local host.
