Week 6 Lab Report

Streamlining `ssh` Configuration

Step 1: Creating a `.ssh/config` file

Enter in the command ~/.ssh/config into the terminal (in the examples below I will be using the terminal in VSCode). If you get a message saying permission denied: try using the command vim ~/.ssh/config.
Press the I key to edit the contents of the .ssh/config file and insert the following into the file:
Note: The IdentityFile line should only be added if you are unable to complete Step 2.
Once you're done editing the file, press esc to stop editing and enter :wq to save your changes and exit.

Step 2: Logging in using the `ssh` command with your chosen alias

In the terminal, input the command ssh (your alias here) to log into your ieng6 account.
If this did not work, refer back to the note in Step 1.

Step 3: Copying a file using `scp` with your chosen alias

Now that you are able to log into your ieng6 account, try using the scp command with just your alias.
Log into your account once more and use the ls command to verify that the file is there.
You have now successfully streamlined ssh configuration.