Configuring SCP External Storage

You can configure SCP external storage locations for import/export. You must configure the external storage location before configuring those features.

To configure SCP external storage:

  1. Create an SCP storage location
  2. Add external storage in Stellar Cyber

Creating an SCP Storage Location

Stellar Cyber does not support SSH key authentication for an SCP external storage location.

You need the following information when configuring Stellar Cyber:

  • hostname or IP address of the server

  • port number (22 is the default)

  • complete path to the SCP server directory

Adding SCP External Storage in Stellar Cyber

To add SCP external storage in Stellar Cyber:

  1. Click System | Data Management.

  2. Click on the Snapshot Storage Configuration tab. The existing snapshot storage locations are displayed.

  3. Click .The Add External Storage screen appears.

  4. Enter the Name of the new location. The name must be lowercase and can include numerals, underscores (_), and hyphens (-). This field does not support multibyte characters.

  5. Choose the Mode. Choose Import/Export.

  6. Choose SCP for the Type.

  7. Enter the Dir path you copied earlier.

  8. Enter the Host IP address or hostname you copied earlier.

  9. Enter the Port you copied earlier.

  10. Enter the Username for the SCP server.

  11. Enter the Password for that user.

  12. Click Submit.