Hi Kiran, This is the beauty of the DH algorithm. Try the below link for more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffie-Hellman_Key_Exchange
It is used by no. of protocol suites like SSH, IPSec. regards, nav --- "Kiran Kumar. R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > All, > I am new to SSH. I just want to know how > Diffie-Hellman Keys are exchanged in OpenSSH between > 2 linux machines. > > Difffie-Hellman's logic: > > It enables parties at both ends to derive a shared, > secret key without ever sending it to each other. > Using a common number, both sides use a different > random number as a power to raise the common number. > > > How this common number is mutually understood > between 2 computers which never interacted?? > > Where can I get openSSH User guide?? > > > Regards, > Kiran. > > > ============================================================================================================================ > > Disclaimer: > > This message and the information contained herein is > proprietary and confidential and subject to the Tech > Mahindra policy statement, you may review the policy > at <a > href="http://www.techmahindra.com/Disclaimer.html";>http://www.techmahindra.com/Disclaimer.html</a> > externally and <a > href="http://tim.techmahindra.com/Disclaimer.html";>http://tim.techmahindra.com/Disclaimer.html</a> > internally within Tech Mahindra. > > ============================================================================================================================ > Looking for people who are YOUR TYPE? Find them at in.groups.yahoo.com
