Editing the SSH Banner File

You can create a custom banner that is displayed at each login before CloudControl prompts you to enter the password. For example: 

login as: htadmin 
Authorized users and uses only. 
Activity may be monitored and reported to law enforcement. 
htadmin@10.2.2.1's password: 

After you reboot CloudControl, the updated banner contents remain in the /etc/ssh_banner file even after CloudControl is upgraded.

Procedure 

  1. Log in to the CloudControl System Console as htadmin.
  2. Select Command Prompt.

  3. Edit the /etc/ssh_banner file using vi or any other editor. For example: 

    vi /etc/ssh_banner

  4. Enter the content of your custom SSH banner. For example: 

    Authorized users and uses only.

    Activity may be monitored and reported to law enforcement.

    [esc]

  5. Save the file. For example: 

    :wq

  6. Type exit to return to the TUI menu.

  7. Select Reboot or Shut Down CloudControl Node.

  8. Select Reboot the CloudControl Node.

  9. At the Reboot CloudControl Node now? prompt, select Yes.