SSH Collection Module
The SSH Collection Module provides data collection for Linux and UNIX-class systems as part of the RISC Networks engagement process. It uses the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol to communicate with in-scope discovered devices to collect identifying inventory data as well as ongoing performance data.
SSH is an industry-standard protocol that provides an encrypted, authenticated channel of communication between devices, forming the backbone of most systems’ orchestration frameworks today. The SSH Collection Module acts as an SSH client to communicate with SSH servers running on devices in the environment. The SSH Collection Module utilizes OpenSSH, the current de-facto standard SSH distribution.
Previously, collection from Linux and UNIX-class systems was conducted using the SNMP protocol. While SNMP is still supported for these device types, the SSH Collection Module can replace the SNMP protocol for all data collection. The SSH Collection Module does not support collection from network devices, which still require the use of SNMP.
Note:Please note that the SSH Collection Module is a separate feature from the CLI data collection process for Cisco network devices using the telnet/SSH protocols.
For more information on system eligibility for participation in the SSH Collection Module, see the following topics: