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Old 06-02-2013
Code:
augtool -b -s set /files/etc/ssh/sshd_config/PasswordAuthentication no

restart sshd
# 9  
Old 06-02-2013
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Originally Posted by MadeInGermany
Yes, command line options are for ssh, and they override ssh_config.
For changing existing options in sshd_config you can use awk
sshd also supports overriding sshd_config settings with command options.

It may exist, but at the moment I can't envision a scenario where it makes sense to use a script to toggle settings in an important system config file. If the changes are meant to be long lasting, then simply edit the file manually and be done with it. If the overrides are only needed occasionally, it would be simpler and safer to use command options for the job, either to override specific settings in the default config file or to use a different config file altogether.

Regards,
Alister
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Old 06-02-2013
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadeInGermany
Yes, command line options are for ssh, and they override ssh_config.
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Thanks MadeInGermany and all other responses, that did the trick.

Greatly appreciated.

hce
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