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Proxy Touchpoint Prerequisites

Proxy touchpoints can be created by configuring an existing touchpoint to run as a proxy touchpoint for a remote computer or other device. A touchpoint can be configured as a proxy touchpoint for a host with either a UNIX or a Windows operating environment. Proxy touchpoints use SSH to execute actions on target computers.

Proxy touchpoint usage prerequisites follow:

• Java Virtual Machine (JVM) version 1.6+ or later is required on the host with the touchpoint to be configured as a proxy touchpoint.
• When the target for a proxy touchpoint is a UNIX computer, the Korn shell (ksh) must be installed on the target computer. If missing from the target, either install the Korn shell or link it to from the Bash shell.
• An SSH user account must be specified on the remote computer targeted by a proxy touchpoint.
• (Optional) To use public key authentication, a trust relationship must be created from the proxy touchpoint host to the target remote computer.

  Important! If you do this step, be sure to adhere to guidelines documented in CA Process Automation-Specific Requirements for SSH Connectivity.

• In CA Process Automation, the proxy touchpoint must be configured with authentication information and other specifications for the remote host.

More information:

CA Process Automation-Specific Requirements for SSH Connectivity

Create an SSH Trust Relationship to the Remote Host

Configure Proxy Touchpoint Properties

Create the SSH User Account on the Remote Host of the Proxy Touchpoint