GCP Access Configuration Update
Summary
This Tech Note outlines changes in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) access configuration for Synergy SKY Management SUITE. Please be aware of recent updates that may impact your deployment, specifically regarding SSH communication and changes in GCP image creation methods.
Issue
Previously, GCP required the use of public keys for SSH communications. However, recent changes in GCP have eliminated the need for these configurations when creating new VM instances.
Transfer Key
Transfer key using terminal/Teraterm:
Log into SUITE using standard admin/SynergySkyWord01
Exit to Shell
type 'mkdir .ssh'
'cd .ssh'
'nano authorized_keys'
paste Pub key into file and then Ctrl-X, Y(yes) and Enter
Set access to .ssh folder
'chmod -R go= ~/.ssh'
Create Config file for Auth
On PC need to update config to use SSH Auth file in c:\users\xx\.ssh
create file 'config' (no extension)
Text in 'config' file
Host IPaddress
IdentityFile C:\Users\XX\.ssh\<keyname>
You can then disable password authentication using the following commands:
Remove ‘ ‘ from typed commands
• Exit to shell
• 'sudo su -'
• 'nano etc/ssh/sshd_config'
• Use CTRL+W to search for PasswordAuthentication
• Set PasswordAutherntication to no
• Use CTRL+X, the Y and Enter to Save and Exit
• 'systemctl restart sshd' to restart the service
Synergy SKY Managment SUITE Changes in GCP
The experience with Synergy SKY Management SUITE in GCP has evolved due to updates in our image implementation. This change stems from alterations in the method for creating GCP images, which no longer function as expected.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure that our documentation accurately reflects the current state of GCP access configurations for Synergy SKY Management SUITE.
Don't hesitate to contact our support team at support@synergysky.com for any immediate concerns or questions.
