Configuring SSH on Windows (2024)

Version 2021

If SSH is not running or installed during your MicroStrategy installation, the installer does not enable the feature to start and stop services in Workstation. You must enable SSH server in Services Registration to start and stop services in Workstation.

To configure SSH on Windows:

Install or enable SSH server on your Windows machine. If your Windows machine has Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Windows Service 1809, or Windows Server 2019, you can follow the steps from the following Microsoft websites:

Open SSH in Windows 10!

Windows Server 2019 Includes OpenSSH

Using the OpenSSH Beta in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and Windows Server 1709
To enable the built-in SSH server for older Windows versions, see Install Win32 OpenSSH.
Configure and start your SSH server.
If you have firewall, open the SSH port in your firewall. For example, port 22.
Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Services Registration\yaml and edit the installation_list.yaml file.
Make the following modifications:
- Modify "CommonPath" to the MicroStrategy Common Files installation directory. By default, this path is C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\MicroStrategy.
- Modify "InstallType" to 1.
- Modify "Port" to use your SSH server's port number.
- Modify "version" to use your MicroStrategy version number.
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```
---
service:
Name: "SSH-Server"
ID: "SSH-Server"
CommonPath: "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Common Files\\MicroStrategy"
InstallType: 1
Port: 22
Tags:
version: "11.2.0000.0123"
```
See Also
SSH | SSH Keys | What are SSH keys? | Secure Shell
Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Services Registration\jar and run the following command to generate a new JSON file for the SSH Server.
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```
java -jar svcsreg-admin.jar parse SSH-Server
```
Your newly generated JSON file is located in C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Services Registration\config.
Restart MicroStrategy Services Registration from Windows Service Manager.
Open the Topology view in Workstation. Now you can start and stop services.

Related Topics

Installing and Configuring Topology

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Now, delving into the specifics of the provided information regarding MicroStrategy installation and SSH configuration, let's break down the key concepts involved:

MicroStrategy Installation without SSH:
- The installer does not enable the feature to start and stop services in Workstation if SSH is not running or installed during MicroStrategy installation.
Enabling SSH for MicroStrategy on Windows:
- To enable SSH on Windows, you need to install or enable the SSH server on your Windows machine.
- If your Windows machine has Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Windows Service 1809, or Windows Server 2019, you can follow the steps from Microsoft websites related to OpenSSH.
Enabling SSH for Older Windows Versions:
- For older Windows versions, you can install Win32 OpenSSH and configure the SSH server. Make sure to open the SSH port (e.g., port 22) in your firewall.
Modifying the Installation List:
- Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Services Registration\yaml and edit the installation_list.yaml file.
- Modify "CommonPath" to the MicroStrategy Common Files installation directory.
- Modify "InstallType" to 1.
- Modify "Port" to use your SSH server's port number.
- Modify "version" to use your MicroStrategy version number.
Service Configuration:
- Copy the provided YAML snippet to configure the SSH server (Name, ID, CommonPath, InstallType, Port, Tags, and version).
Generate JSON File:
- Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Services Registration\jar and run the command: java -jar svcsreg-admin.jar parse SSH-Server.
- The newly generated JSON file is located in C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Services Registration\config.
Restart MicroStrategy Services Registration:
- Restart MicroStrategy Services Registration from Windows Service Manager.
Open Topology View in Workstation:
- After completing the above steps, open the Topology view in MicroStrategy Workstation.
- Now, you should be able to start and stop services using SSH.
Related Topics:
- The article mentions related topics such as "Installing and Configuring Topology."

In summary, this process involves enabling and configuring an SSH server on Windows to facilitate the management of MicroStrategy services. The provided steps guide users through the necessary modifications and configurations required for a successful setup.