check by ssh

[Karl DeBisschop]

On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 14:03:51 -0600
"Neil" <neil-on-nagios at restricted.dyndns.org> wrote:

> Hey guys, 
> 
> I would like to use check_by_ssh to gather information from a remote
> ssh unix server. I know how to generate keys using ssh-keygen and
> applying the pub file to the remote. However, I don't like doing this
> over and over again for 100 different unix servers. Is there a way for
> us to use check_by_ssh plugin where in we can supply the username and
> password on the command line? 

Build your own. I do not wish to distribute insecure plugins with my
name attached.

> I know the security loophole of this config but it will make my life
> easier. 

Do what you want to the code we provide - it is GPL. Just do not expect
it to be integrated in the mian distribution, unless I am clearly
over-ruled by the other developers on the issue.

Or propose a more scalable solution that is secure.

--
Karl


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