IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence, Version 5.2.3.1

Transferring connector files to the virtual appliance from an external source

You can securely transfer subsets of files into the appliance from an external computer by using Secure Copy (scp).

About this task

A connector file can be a partition or a subset of data that is assigned to a server.

On the primary node, you can view and manage connector files through either the local management interface (LMI) or the command line interface (CLI). See Managing custom files and Virtual appliance command-line interface commands.

On member nodes, while connector files can be viewed from the LMI, they must be managed through the command line interface. Use the command line interface to create, delete, and view connector subdirectories and files. See Virtual appliance command-line interface commands. You can upload files by using the following scp command.

Note: Connector files and subdirectories are not synchronized across nodes. In a cluster environment, you must use the command line interface to create them on each node. These folders must be managed in the /userdata/connectors directory. Then, upload the files by using the scp command.

You can transfer connector files securely by using either a password or an ssh key. To transfer the files, you must use the user name igiuser.

Procedure

Transfer files with a password.
1. Set up a password for igiuser on your IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence system. On the Identity Governance and Intelligence client
  1. Log in to the command line interface.
  2. Enter igi connectors user_settings change_setting.
  3. Enter the new password.
  4. Confirm the password.
  5. After the password change is confirmed, enter exit.
2. Transfer the connector file. On the external computer type
```
$scp filename igiuser@hostname:connectors
```
  When prompted supply the password for igiuser.
Transfer files with an SSH key
1. Generate a private-public key pair. Use a program like ssh-keygen to generate the key pair.
2. Install the private key on your external computer.
3. Add the public key to the virtual appliance.
  1. Log in to the command line interface.
  2. Enter igi connectors ssh_keys add.
  3. Enter the public key for the auth key.
  4. Enter exit.
4. Transfer the connector file. On the external computer type
```
$scp filename igiuser@hostname:connectors
```
  The file is transferred to the virtual appliance without prompting for a password.