SSH servers¶
The SSH servers module declares the SSH machines Bastion may target. Each entry holds the identity of the machine, its network address, its video-retention policy and two session options (command at launch, file transfer). A machine declared here becomes available in the SSH direct recording configurations.
The screen says machine
The module is titled SSH servers, but its windows, messages and confirmations speak of machines: it is the same object.
Machine list¶
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of the machine. |
| Address or name | IP address or FQDN of the targeted machine. |
| Notification text | Message shown to the user after authentication. |
As long as no machine is declared, the grid shows No available machine. The search field,
whose placeholder is Search, filters the list 700 ms after the last keystroke, or
immediately with Enter; its cross clears the filter. The grid footer offers an Items per
page: selector set to 15, 25 or 50.
The toolbar carries three actions, whose tooltips are New machine, Properties (single selection) and Delete (multiple selection allowed). Double-clicking a row is equivalent to Properties.
Add a machine¶
Clicking + opens the Add machine window.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Mandatory. A value made of whitespace only is refused. This name identifies the machine in the SSH direct recording configurations. |
| Notification text | Message shown to the user right after authentication. |
| Address or name | Mandatory. IP address or FQDN of the targeted machine. |
| Check video integrity at playback | Stores a fingerprint allowing verification that the recording was not altered, at playback time. |
| Allow manual removal of archives | Ticked by default. Allows manual deletion of this machine's recordings. |
| Delete archives automatically | Enables automatic purging after a delay. |
| Archives conservation time (days) | Disabled until the previous option is ticked. Minimum 1, default value 365. |
| Command to execute at launch | Optional command run when the SSH session opens. |
| Enable file transfer | Allows file transfer during the session. |
Click Validate to save.
Edit a machine¶
Select a row then click the Properties icon (or double-click). The Edit machine window shows the same fields, pre-filled.
Delete a machine¶
Select one or several rows then click ×. A confirmation is requested, singular or plural according to the selection.