How To Enable SSH Access To CentOS 6

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How to enable SSH access to CentOS 6

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How to enable SSH

(Part of a series on Symantec Mobility: Suite)

1.To install SSH, as root enter: sudo yum –y install openssh-server openssh-clients

2.Set the service to start with the machine: chkconfig sshd on

3.Start the service: service sshd start

4.Make sure port 22 is opened: netstat –tulpn | grep :22

5.If port 22 is not open, edit /etc/sysconfig/iptables, as before: vi /etc/sysconfig/iptables

6.Add the line: -A -m state --state NEW -m tcp -p tcp --dport 22 -j ACCEPT

7.Save and close the file. Restart iptables: sudo service iptables restart

8.Reboot the system by typing: sudo reboot

Tip: Quick guide to vi: i à Insert Esc key àEnd insert mode and returns to command mode which allows the below two commands: :q! à Colon followed by q! quits without making any changes. :wq à Colon followed by wq writes and quits, saving changes.

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