Bug 1482482

Document URL:

https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_satellite/6.2/html/host_configuration_guide/chap-host_configuration_guide-running_remote_jobs_on_satellite_hosts#sect-Host_Configuration_Guide-Establishing_a_Secure_Connection_for_Remote_Commands

Section Number and Name:

Distributing the SSH Keys for Remote Execution

Describe the issue:

Guide does not mention that SSH service must be running and port 22 access is required on the clients.

Suggestions for improvement:

after this :
Communication occurs through the Capsule Server which means that the Satellite Server does not require direct access to the target host, and can scale to control many hosts.

add: Remote execution uses the SSH service which must be enabled and running on the target host. Ensure the Capsule has access to port 22 on the target hosts. {add new para break here}

change: To enable remote execution, distribute the public SSH key from a Capsule to the hosts that you want to manage. There are three ways to distribute the public key from a Capsule to target hosts:

To: To enable remote execution, distribute the public SSH key from a Capsule to the hosts that you want to manage. Ensure the SSH service is enabled and running on the hosts. Configure any network or host-based firewalls to enable access to port 22. {add new para break here}

There are three ways to distribute the public key from a Capsule to target hosts:

Additional information: