Simplifying SSH Access to Network Devices with SSH Config
Managing network devices via SSH typically involves remembering IP addresses, usernames, and sometimes non-standard ports. The SSH config file (~/.ssh/config) eliminates this overhead by defining named aliases with pre-configured connection parameters. The Problem Connecting to a MikroTik switch requires typing the full connection string each time: ssh [email protected] scp backup.rsc [email protected]:/ This becomes tedious with multiple network devices, each potentially having different usernames, ports, or key files. Solution Create an SSH config file with host aliases. ...