Getting Started with OpenSSH Key Management

In various tutorials throughout the history of LearnLinuxTV, we've gone over the importance of using public keys with OpenSSH. But what do you do when you have multiple clients you work with, how do you manage keys between them? In this video, we'll go through an example scenario where we have three clients, and we need to maintain multiple SSH keys for each. Note: It's recommended to watch the ssh config file video prior to watching this one: https://youtu.be/MWqfc_fegVg *🐧 Donate to Learn Linux TV and Receive a PDF with tips for switching to Linux* Contains over 40 pages of tips and recommendations to help make your transition easier! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop-tips *🐧 Support Learn Linux TV and get a Linux Command Cheat Sheet* For just $3, This brand-new PDF cheat sheet features all the commands you should know, as well as some of Jay's favorite aliases and tweaks! • Download the PDF here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands *💧 Spin up some Linux Servers with Digital Ocean* Digial Ocean is a great way to quickly spin up some Linux machines! • Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean (Affiliate Link) *🐧 Support Learn Linux TV* • Channel Membership ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean • Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Check out Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *Support Linux Learning!* • Grab some Linux swag from the official Merch Shop ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Become a Channel Member here on YouTube ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Become a Patron and gain access to exclusive perks ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • 5% discount on LPI exam vouchers ➜ https://learnlinux.link/lpi-voucher • Check out my latest book, Mastering Ubuntu Server 4th Edition ➜ https://ubuntuserverbook.com • Grab an awesome Pi-powered KVM ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *⏰ TIME CODES* 00:00 - intro 01:58 - Overview of the sample scenario 04:49 - Using the ssh-keygen command to generate an RSA key 08:17 - Creating an SSH key pair for company #1 (Acme) 11:10 - Creating SSH key pairs for the other two companies 12:14 - Associating the SSH keys with their respective servers 14:11 - Specifying a particular key while connecting to a server 15:41 - Using the SSH agent to cache the passphrase for a key 18:57 - Specifying an SSH key within the SSH client config file*🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • Linux Essentials (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance *⚠️ Disclaimer* Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure and that you are compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #Linux #SSH #KeyManagement