Setting up SSH Keys

Setting up SSH Keys

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Information Technology (IT), Architecture

University

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This video tutorial explains how to set up SSH for secure communication between your machine and third-party services like GitHub and Heroku. It covers checking for existing SSH keys, generating new ones using SSH-keygen, and registering them for use. The tutorial provides detailed instructions for different operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, ensuring users can follow along regardless of their platform.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using SSH in the context of transferring code?

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2.

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What command is used to check for existing SSH keys on your machine?

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3.

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What does the 'A' flag do when running the LS command?

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4.

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What should you do if you already have existing SSH keys?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What command is used to generate a new SSH key pair?

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What is the significance of the RSA protocol in SSH key generation?

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What is the purpose of the SSH agent in the context of SSH key management?

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