Chapter 8: Using public keys for SSH authentication
8.1 Public key authentication - an introduction
8.2 Using PuTTYgen, the PuTTY key generator
8.2.1 Generating a new key
8.2.2 Selecting the type of key
8.2.3 Selecting the size (strength) of the key
8.2.4 Selecting the prime generation method
8.2.5 The ‘Generate’ button
8.2.6 The ‘Key fingerprint’ box
8.2.7 Setting a comment for your key
8.2.8 Setting a passphrase for your key
8.2.9 Adding a certificate to your key
8.2.10 Saving your private key to a disk file
8.2.11 Saving your public key to a disk file
8.2.12 ‘Public key for pasting into OpenSSH authorized_keys file’
8.2.13 Parameters for saving key files
8.2.14 Reloading a private key
8.2.15 Dealing with private keys in other formats
8.2.16 PuTTYgen command-line configuration
8.3 Getting ready for public key authentication