SSH

[sanmi]

Hello,

I just installed SSH on one of my servers, 13 more servers to go.
I was able to ssh in the server as root (Which is really what I don't want)...I cannot log in as ordinary user. It prompts for password in the Apsswdord Authentication screen, accepts the password, get you onto the server, and then asks for a password again.

When I retype the password, I get the following message.

Last login: Mon Feb 19 15:48:00 2007 from ...Sun Microsystems Inc. SunOS 5.8 Generic Patch February 2004
Sun Microsystems Inc. SunOS 5.8 Generic Patch February 2004
Password:


su: Sorry
Session is closed
Disconnected from server

Thanks in Advance,
Sanmi

 

[mbrooks]

Have you configured the /etc/sshd/sshd_config?

M. Brooks

http://mbrooks.info

 

[coffeysm]

You need to set the following in sshd_config:

PermitRootLogin no
PasswordAuthentication yes

I use public keys since I am on a closed network...it eliminates the need for passwords. Also, I think there is a bug somewhere about SSH -not sure which version- and using the su command. Check their website for more info.