Guide: SSH - Revision history

Sia at 17:28, 21 March 2026

2026-03-21T17:28:52Z

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	⚠️ '''Note:''' When you connect via Remote-SSH for the first time, VS Code automatically installs a small server component on your VM (typically under <code>~/.vscode-server</code>). Depending on your workload, this background service may consume noticeable resources — especially memory (RAM), which may even cause the VM to become unresponsive if its flavor is too small.		⚠️ '''Note:''' When you connect via Remote-SSH for the first time, VS Code automatically installs a small server component on your VM (typically under <code>~/.vscode-server</code>). Depending on your workload, this background service may consume noticeable resources — especially memory (RAM), which may even cause the VM to become unresponsive if its flavor is too small.

	⚠️ '''Note:''' In some rare cases, installing the server component on the remote host (step 3 below) fails, this is usually due to some (experimental) settings of the extension Remote-SSH. For example, for openSUSE 16 disabling "Use Exec Sever" in the settings of remote-SSH can solve the issue.		⚠️ '''Note:''' In some rare cases, installing the server component on the remote host (step 3 below) fails, this is usually due to some (experimental) settings of the extension Remote-SSH. For example, for openSUSE 16 disabling "Use Exec Sever" in the settings of remote-SSH can solve the issue.

	some When you connect via Remote-SSH for the first time, VS Code automatically installs a small server component on your VM (typically under <code>~/.vscode-server</code>). Depending on your workload, this background service may consume noticeable resources — especially memory (RAM), which may even cause the VM to become unresponsive if its flavor is too small.

	=== Setting Up VS Code and Remote-SSH ===		=== Setting Up VS Code and Remote-SSH ===

Sia at 17:27, 21 March 2026

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	⚠️ '''Note:''' When you connect via Remote-SSH for the first time, VS Code automatically installs a small server component on your VM (typically under <code>~/.vscode-server</code>). Depending on your workload, this background service may consume noticeable resources — especially memory (RAM), which may even cause the VM to become unresponsive if its flavor is too small.		⚠️ '''Note:''' When you connect via Remote-SSH for the first time, VS Code automatically installs a small server component on your VM (typically under <code>~/.vscode-server</code>). Depending on your workload, this background service may consume noticeable resources — especially memory (RAM), which may even cause the VM to become unresponsive if its flavor is too small.

			⚠️ '''Note:''' In some rare cases, installing the server component on the remote host (step 3 below) fails, this is usually due to some (experimental) settings of the extension Remote-SSH. For example, for openSUSE 16 disabling "Use Exec Sever" in the settings of remote-SSH can solve the issue.

			some When you connect via Remote-SSH for the first time, VS Code automatically installs a small server component on your VM (typically under <code>~/.vscode-server</code>). Depending on your workload, this background service may consume noticeable resources — especially memory (RAM), which may even cause the VM to become unresponsive if its flavor is too small.

	=== Setting Up VS Code and Remote-SSH ===		=== Setting Up VS Code and Remote-SSH ===

Sia: /* Creating an SSH Key Pair via Dashboard */

2025-11-10T18:33:45Z

Creating an SSH Key Pair via Dashboard

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	If you don’t have a key pair yet or prefer using the Dashboard:		If you don’t have a key pair yet or prefer using the Dashboard:

	# Log in to the [https://bw-cloud.org/~~q/d~~ Dashboard].		# Log in to the [https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Dashboard].
	# Go to: '''Project → Compute → Key Pairs.'''		# Go to: '''Project → Compute → Key Pairs.'''
	# Click '''Create Key Pair'''.		# Click '''Create Key Pair'''.
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	* Windows: <code>icacls "%USERPROFILE%\.ssh\myKey.pem" /inheritance:r /grant:r "%USERNAME%:(R,W)"</code>		* Windows: <code>icacls "%USERPROFILE%\.ssh\myKey.pem" /inheritance:r /grant:r "%USERNAME%:(R,W)"</code>
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	= Advanced SSH Configuration =		= Advanced SSH Configuration =

Sia: /* Importing an Existing SSH (Public) Key via Dashboard */

2025-11-10T18:32:56Z

Importing an Existing SSH (Public) Key via Dashboard

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	To use a key you generated on your device:		To use a key you generated on your device:

	# Log in to the [https://bw-cloud.org/~~q/d~~ Dashboard].		# Log in to the [https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Dashboard].
	# Go to: '''Project → Compute → Key Pairs.'''		# Go to: '''Project → Compute → Key Pairs.'''
	# Click '''Import Public Key.'''		# Click '''Import Public Key.'''

Sia at 11:07, 1 November 2025

2025-11-01T11:07:38Z

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	[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]		[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]

	'''2'''. A list of your [[Guide: SSH#Organizing SSH Connections (.ssh/config File)\|configured SSH hosts]] will appear, select the desired target. Alternatively, you can first select '''Add New SSH Host''' and type your (tested) ssh command (e.g., <code>ssh -i ~/.ssh/myKey ubuntu@134.155.108.71</code>), VS Code will generate a corresponding entry in the .ssh/config file. Then you can select it.		'''2'''. A list of your [[Guide: SSH#Organizing SSH Connections (.ssh/config File)\|configured SSH hosts]] will appear, select the desired target.

			Alternatively, you can first select '''Add New SSH Host''' and type your (tested) ssh command (e.g., <code>ssh -i ~/.ssh/myKey ubuntu@134.155.108.71</code>), VS Code will generate a corresponding entry in the .ssh/config file. Then you can select it.

	'''3.''' After a moment, VS Code will connect to the SSH server and set itself up. After you are connected, you'll see in the status bar which host you are connected to:		'''3.''' After a moment, VS Code will connect to the SSH server and set itself up. After you are connected, you'll see in the status bar which host you are connected to:

Sia at 22:46, 31 October 2025

2025-10-31T22:46:50Z

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	=== Connecting VS Code to Your VM ===		=== Connecting VS Code to Your VM ===

	'''1'''. In VS Code, select '''Remote-SSH: Connect to Host''' from the Command Palette (<code>F1</code>, <code>Ctrl+Shift+P</code>)~~. Alternatively, you can click~~ on the '''Remote Quick Access''' status bar item in the lower left corner:		'''1'''. In VS Code, select '''Remote-SSH: Connect to Host''' from the Command Palette (<code>F1</code>, <code>Ctrl+Shift+P</code>) or by clicking on the '''Remote Quick Access''' status bar item in the lower left corner:

	[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]		[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]

Sia at 22:32, 31 October 2025

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	[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]		[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]

	'''2'''. A list of your [[Guide: SSH#Organizing SSH Connections (.ssh/config File)\|configured SSH hosts]] will appear, select the desired target. Alternatively, you can first select '''Add New SSH Host''' and type your (tested) ssh command (e.g., <code>ssh -i ~/.ssh/myKey ubuntu@134.155.108.71></code>), VS Code will generate a corresponding entry in the .ssh/config file. Then you can select it.		'''2'''. A list of your [[Guide: SSH#Organizing SSH Connections (.ssh/config File)\|configured SSH hosts]] will appear, select the desired target. Alternatively, you can first select '''Add New SSH Host''' and type your (tested) ssh command (e.g., <code>ssh -i ~/.ssh/myKey ubuntu@134.155.108.71</code>), VS Code will generate a corresponding entry in the .ssh/config file. Then you can select it.

	'''3.''' After a moment, VS Code will connect to the SSH server and set itself up. After you are connected, you'll see in the status bar which host you are connected to:		'''3.''' After a moment, VS Code will connect to the SSH server and set itself up. After you are connected, you'll see in the status bar which host you are connected to:

Sia at 22:29, 31 October 2025

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	One such extension is '''[https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode-remote.remote-ssh Remote – SSH]'''<nowiki/>' (by Microsoft), which allows you to edit, build, and debug directly on a remote host while keeping the same familiar VS Code interface on your local machine. This approach ensures a '''consistent development experience across operating systems''' — the same editor, shortcuts, and extensions work identically on every platform — while all computation and file operations take place securely on the remote host.		One such extension is '''[https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode-remote.remote-ssh Remote – SSH]'''<nowiki/>' (by Microsoft), which allows you to edit, build, and debug directly on a remote host while keeping the same familiar VS Code interface on your local machine. This approach ensures a '''consistent development experience across operating systems''' — the same editor, shortcuts, and extensions work identically on every platform — while all computation and file operations take place securely on the remote host.

	Since both [https://code.visualstudio.com/docs VS Code] and its [https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/ssh Remote-SSH] extension have comprehensive official guides, this section provides only a brief '''Quickstart'''. It will help you integrate your bwCloud-OS VMs into a development environment ~~with only~~ a few steps.		Since both [https://code.visualstudio.com/docs VS Code] and its [https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/ssh Remote-SSH] extension have comprehensive official guides, this section provides only a brief '''Quickstart'''. It will help you integrate your bwCloud-OS VMs into a development environment in just a few steps.

	⚠️ '''Note:''' When you connect via Remote-SSH for the first time, VS Code automatically installs a small server component on your VM (typically under <code>~/.vscode-server</code>). Depending on your workload, this background service may consume noticeable resources — especially memory (RAM), which may even cause the VM to become unresponsive if its flavor is too small.		⚠️ '''Note:''' When you connect via Remote-SSH for the first time, VS Code automatically installs a small server component on your VM (typically under <code>~/.vscode-server</code>). Depending on your workload, this background service may consume noticeable resources — especially memory (RAM), which may even cause the VM to become unresponsive if its flavor is too small.

Sia at 22:24, 31 October 2025

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	[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]		[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]

	'''2'''. A list of your [[Guide: SSH#Organizing SSH Connections (.ssh/config File)\|configured SSH hosts]] will appear, select the desired target. Alternatively, you can first select '''Add New SSH Host''' and type your (tested) ssh command (e.g., <code>ssh -i ~/.ssh/myKey~~.pem~~ ubuntu@134.155.108.71></code>), VS Code will generate a corresponding entry in the .ssh/config file. Then you can select it.		'''2'''. A list of your [[Guide: SSH#Organizing SSH Connections (.ssh/config File)\|configured SSH hosts]] will appear, select the desired target. Alternatively, you can first select '''Add New SSH Host''' and type your (tested) ssh command (e.g., <code>ssh -i ~/.ssh/myKey ubuntu@134.155.108.71></code>), VS Code will generate a corresponding entry in the .ssh/config file. Then you can select it.

	'''3.''' After a moment, VS Code will connect to the SSH server and set itself up. After you are connected, you'll see in the status bar which host you are connected to:		'''3.''' After a moment, VS Code will connect to the SSH server and set itself up. After you are connected, you'll see in the status bar which host you are connected to:

Sia at 22:23, 31 October 2025

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	[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]		[[File:VS-Code Remote-Quick-Access.png\|frameless\|50x50px]]




	'''2'''. A list of your [[Guide: SSH#Organizing SSH Connections (.ssh/config File)\|configured SSH hosts]] will appear, select the desired target. Alternatively, you can first select '''Add New SSH Host''' and type your (tested) ssh command (e.g., <code>ssh -i ~/.ssh/myKey.pem ubuntu@134.155.108.71></code>), VS Code will generate a corresponding entry in the .ssh/config file. Then you can select it.		'''2'''. A list of your [[Guide: SSH#Organizing SSH Connections (.ssh/config File)\|configured SSH hosts]] will appear, select the desired target. Alternatively, you can first select '''Add New SSH Host''' and type your (tested) ssh command (e.g., <code>ssh -i ~/.ssh/myKey.pem ubuntu@134.155.108.71></code>), VS Code will generate a corresponding entry in the .ssh/config file. Then you can select it.
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	[[File:VS-Code Remote-Connection.png\|frameless\|128x128px]]		[[File:VS-Code Remote-Connection.png\|frameless\|128x128px]]





	=== Working with Your Remote VM ===		=== Working with Your Remote VM ===