Where is the ssh private key file on host machine?

[#1]

Hi, when trying to add a node, ambari asks for the ssh private key and has a "choose file" button which you can navigate through your hosts file system. I created the key and can now access the new node without the need of password. What file is it looking for? Thanks

[#2]

@Roger Young Assuming you are running Ambari as 'root' it will be in ~root/.ssh/id_rsa. If you're running Ambari as a non-root user you will need to set up passworldless SSH for that user so the file will be ~<username>/.ssh/id_rsa.

[#3]

Hi, the "choose file" button in ambari allows me to search my host(windows10) filesystem, but i created the /.ssh/id_rsa file within the sandbox. Have i to copy it to my host?

[#4 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you should copy the id_rsa file from the sandbox to your Windows host. Alternatively you can copy and paste the contents of id_rsa in to the edit box that says 'ssh private key' like in the screenshot below.

[#5]

hi,Terry

Do you have any idea about the usage of id_rsa file

hope your share

[#6]

I am installing HDF on my Ubuntu 16.04. I have single host "localhost" for this installation? What should I mention in both of these fields on this Install Options Screen of Ambari Launch Install Wizard?

• One or more hosts on to which you want you install, specified with an FQDN. ?
• Your SSH Private Key, or select the option to perform manual registrations on hosts. ?

I am stuck ? Plz suggest a workaround as I dont want to do a manual install for Ambari Agent.

Quick reply shall be appreciated!!!

[#7]

Hi, you need to give your Ubuntu host a domain name which you then add as the FQDN.

For the second part, you need to copy your id_rsa file you created and paste it into the SSh private key box. (It is either the id_rsa or id_rsa.pub, i cant remember), as shown in the image above.