FlexDeploy utilizes OpenSSH within a unix shell for communicating to all endpoints. For Microsoft Windows, Cygwin is required to provide the unix-like enviornment containing the required SSH libraries. The follow instructions can be used to install the Cygwin on a Windows client.
Install Steps
- Download Cygwin from the following location: https://www.cygwin.com/
Run the installer and follow the prompts:
3. Type openssh into the search dialog
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8. Follow the prompts and enter the information as indicated below:
*** Query: Should StrictModes be used? (yes/no) yes
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*** Query: Reenter: <ENTER PASSWORD>
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*** Info: Host configuration finished. Have fun!
9. Start the Cygwin SSH service from the services console (Computer Management>Services)
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11. Using a SSH client (such as PuTTY) attempt to log in to the host with user that has local access to the machine. If successful then the environment is setup and ready for use.