Using the SSH client to access the text-based interface 87Programming Operations GuideUsing the SSH client to access the text-based interfaceSome operations for the Business Communications Manager, such as initializing a new hard disk,use a text-based interface. In previous versions, the Telnet application was used to access theBusiness Communications Manager text menus. BCM version 3.6 software introduced the abilityto securely access the Business Communications Manager through a network connection usingSSH server software. SSH service software is from SSH Communications Security(www.ssh.com). The SSH client application, called PuTTY, can be downloaded from a link underthe Install Clients button on the Business Communications Manager first page. Refer to InstallingPuTTY. Refer to “Using PuTTY” on page 88 for detailed information about using the client toaccess the Unified Manager text-based menus.Users require an administrator-level password to use either PuTTY or Telnet.Installing PuTTYThe PuTTY application resides on your computer. It provides an access interface that allows youto connect to the text interface used by the Business Communications Manager.1 On the Unified Manager front page, click the Install Clients button.2 On the resulting web page, go to the bottom of the left column.3 Under Administrative Tools, click SSH client.4 On the SSH Client page, click the button beside Download SSH Client, at the bottom of theright pane.The application downloads to your computer.5 On your computer desktop, double click Putty.exe.6 Follow the steps in the install Wizard to install the application.!Security note: You can still use Telnet for direct connections through a crossovercable, since network security is not an issue in this case.If you want to use Telnet over the network, you need to manually start the service.Refer to “Manually activating Telnet” on page 89.
