If you distribute the keys they become public information, so then what's the point? Secret keys need to be kept secret.
So, strictly speaking, each user would need a unique key that only they can access. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Steely Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 1:22 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: z/os SSH question I have trouble gaining access to MVS-OE so I will ask the question here: I am trying to SSH to a Unix server. I have generated the keys and have successfully connected and transfer files from and to the server. The question is how can I have other z/os customers use the same RSA key. When I change the permission to read the file I receive message : permission 0664 for id_rsa are too open. Does everyone need a copy of the RSA in a directory they can only access. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
