DB2 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

IBM Secure Shell Server For Windows service

IBM® Secure Shell Server For Windows is a service that is installed with the DB2® Server products. This service was ported from the OpenSSH 5.4p1 package and has limited function. Also, it functions as a server service for IBM Data Studio and other approved IBM products. This service is not for general usage outside this scope.

IBM Secure Shell Server For Windows uses the same configuration method as OpenSSH, which is based on the sshd_config file. You can find this configuration file in the %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\IBM\IBMSSH\etc directory, where %ALLUSERSPROFILE% is the Windows provided environment variable that can be displayed by using the set ALLUSERSPROFILE command. Only a subset of the server functionality is supported, use the sshd_config file to configure the supported capabilities.

You can view the logs of this service by using the Windows Event Viewer under the Application category. Search for Event Source - "IBM Secure Shell Server For Windows".

To start or stop the IBM Secure Shell Server For Windows, use the Windows Services Microsoft Management Console. Alternatively, use the net start IBM Secure Shell Server For Windows or net stop IBM Secure Server For Windows commands.