Steps to resolve the Authentication probelms in SSH session in iTest
Sometimes when we configure the SSH session, we are unable to start the session because of the Authentication errors. Below are some of the reasons with the solutions to these Authentication errors:
Please refer the below table to check the Authentication supported by the respective SSH Version type:
Authentication
SSH Version 1 (SSHv1)
SSH Version 2 (SSHv2)
Password
Yes
KeyboardInteractive
No
PublicKey
HostBased
ChallengeResponse
We need to specify the Authentication type based on the SSH Version we are using. Below are some important points regarding the Authentication Type being used:
2. SSH authentication: Keyboard Interactive (SSHv2)
3. SSH authentication: Public Key (SSHv2)
4. SSH authentication: Host Based (SSHv1 and SSHv2)
5. SSH authentication: ChallengeResponse (SSHv1)