Start SSH

[Carp]

How do I start an SSH server on my Linux box so I can access it from a remote location? Thanks.

[sclebo05]

common question. unfortunately, i need to know what distro you are using to answer it, as they are all a little differnent. post that and i (or someone who beats me to the punch) will get you an answer

cheers

[serz]

First of, do you have it installed? What distro are you using?

[Carp]

I am running RH8. I have Yum installed but I dont know the package name. Thanks.

[evac-q8r]

If it's RedHat then this is a very easy proposition. As root, type it the command setup and you will see Authentication Configuration. Enter and everything else is a piece of cake. You may need to log out in order for the change to take place or simply again as root type in the command /etc/xinetd.d/services restart and everything should update itself without having to logout. I hope this helps.

EVAC

[Carp]

I can get to that screen but I don't know what information to enter nor do I know how to actuallt start the server. Thanks.