Host resources: Check host connectivity using standard SSH

IT Analytics uses SSH to communicate with devices to run SSH commands. Sometimes, a connectivity issue is simply an incorrect path to a host.

Note:

Use the following SSH commands before attempting to collect data.

To check host connectivity using standard SSH:

Check that the connection to a Host is successful, using the credentials provided.
```
[user@host ~] ssh <user>@<host> ls
```
Similarly, if you are using Telnet, check your host access via Telnet and run sudo commands, as shown in the following step.
In access-controlled environments such as sudo, a sudo user must be set up. Ensure that the sudo user can run the commands required for the host operating system platform.
To verify sudo access:
```
[user@host ~] ssh <sudouser>@<host> "sudo <command>"
```
If this command results in errors, such as command not found, set up the paths correctly and re-run this command.
See Checking Paths for SSH.
on page 11.
Paths should be set correctly for the commands to run.