Which of the following default files are typically used to contain a list of public keys from other computers? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. ~/.ssh/authorized_keys D. ~/.ssh/known_hosts. The OpenSSH application keeps track of any previously connected hosts in the ~/.ssh/known_hosts file. This data contains the remote servers’ public keys. The id_rsa.pub key file is securely copied to the server system, and the key is installed in the ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file

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Question

Which of the following default files are typically used to contain a list of public keys from other computers? (Choose two.)

Options

A~/.ssh/authorized_keys
B~/.ssh/config
C~/.ssh/id_dsa.pub
D~/.ssh/known_hosts
F~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub

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A
91% (29)
C
3% (1)
F
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Explanation

The OpenSSH application keeps track of any previously connected hosts in the ~/.ssh/known_hosts file. This data contains the remote servers’ public keys. The id_rsa.pub key file is securely copied to the server system, and the key is installed in the ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file

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#SSH#Public Key Authentication#System Files#Security Configuration

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