SSH Credentials Overview
Manage SSH Credentials at the cluster, datacenter, or node level.
Lifecycle Manager logs in to machines with the specified credentials during install, configure,
and import jobs. Specify an SSH credential at the cluster, datacenter, or node level. An SSH
credential applied at the cluster level is used to log into all machines associated with the
cluster. Applying a credential at the datacenter level overrides any cluster-level credentials
and applies to all nodes associated with the datacenter. A credential applied at the node
level has the highest possible precedence. Define unique SSH credentials as needed for your
cluster topologies.
Note: The data (cluster topology models, configuration profiles,
credentials, repositories, job history, and so forth) for Lifecycle Manager is stored in the
lcm.db database. Your organization is responsible for backing up
the lcm.db database. You must also configure failover to mirror the lcm.db.
If there are any SSH connection issues when running a job, increase the SSH connection settings for Lifecycle Manager.
lcm.db
The location of the Lifecycle Manager database lcm.db depends on the type of installation:
- Package installations: /var/lib/opscenter/lcm.db
- Tarball installations: install_location/lcm.db
Note: The data (cluster topology models, configuration profiles, credentials, repositories, job
history, and so forth) for Lifecycle Manager is stored in the lcm.db
database. Your organization is responsible for backing up the database. You must also configure failover to mirror the
lcm.db.