Chapter 8: Using public keys for SSH authentication

• 8.1 Public key authentication - an introduction
• 8.2 Using PuTTYgen, the PuTTY key generator
  • 8.2.1 Generating a new key
  • 8.2.2 Selecting the type of key
  • 8.2.3 Selecting the size (strength) of the key
  • 8.2.4 The ‘Generate’ button
  • 8.2.5 The ‘Key fingerprint’ box
  • 8.2.6 Setting a comment for your key
  • 8.2.7 Setting a passphrase for your key
  • 8.2.8 Saving your private key to a disk file
  • 8.2.9 Saving your public key to a disk file
  • 8.2.10 ‘Public key for pasting into authorized_keys file’
  • 8.2.11 Reloading a private key
  • 8.2.12 Dealing with private keys in other formats
• 8.3 Getting ready for public key authentication