Password enabled ssh from AIX to Red Hat Enterpise Linux fails

Solution Verified - Updated -

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4

Issue

  • Cannot ssh from aix server to Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 without being prompted for a password.

Resolution

  • Confirm proxy and firewall rules allow for encrypted password ssh communication.

Root Cause

  • Although keys were successfully exchanged between client and server, the issue persisted. A firewall proxy was preventing the encrypted traffic.

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