mxauthentication failed errors

[Pat Wilson_1]

I performed a fresh installation of OpenSSH prior to installing HPSim 4.2 sp2, on a Windows 2003 server using a local MSDE database.(both from the 7.30 version of the management CD).

I have been getting mxauthentication errors when trying to run commands. I downloaded the Secure Shell (SSH) whitepaper from http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim -> Information Library -> White Papers, and followed every step in Appendix B.

Point #1: The OpenSSH service was installed using a local account that is a member of the local Administrators group.

Point #2: When I run 'ssh', I am prompted to accept a key and/or enter a password, but authentication fails. (refer to attached FORUM.TXT file)

Point #3: Any use of the mxagentconfig reports: "Unable to contact the SSH server on node server_name"

Point #4: I modified the directory permissions as specified. (refer to attached FORUM.TXT file)

Point #5: It never worked.

Point #6&7: Deleted the .ssh directory. Re-ran mxagentconfig. Directory was created, "Unable to contact server. Re-ran ssh, prompetd to accept key, Permission denied. (refer to attached FORUM.TXT file)


As specified, I verified/updated the local security policy (Windows 2003 server) to Create and Replace a Process Level Token. I verified the ownership on the keys.


HELP !!