The following table describes the parameters in the ctmkeygen utility:
Parameter |
Description |
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-name |
Logical name of the key that is used as a unique identifier. It also determines the name of the public key file. The name is comprised of letters, numbers, and underscores. |
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-passphrase |
Phrase used as a key to encrypt the key itself. |
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-type |
Specifies the standard used for the key. Mandatory when used with add, optional when used with update. Valid values are:
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-bits |
Specifies the strength of the encryption key in bits. Mandatory when used with add, optional when used with update. Valid values are:
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-format |
Specifies the public key file format. It must match the format used by the SSH server. Mandatory when used with add, optional when used with update. Valid values are:
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-path |
Specifies the location where the public key file is created. |
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-filename |
Specifies the public key name. The format of the file depends on what is specified for the –format parameter, described above. |
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-data |
Describes what action to take with the imported data from the text file. Specify one of the following: |
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append |
the details of the SSH keys from the imported text file are added to the existing SSH keys |
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truncate |
the details of the SSH keys from the imported text file replace the existing SSH keys |
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