Can I use key created using PuTTYgen in the SFTP features in CData Arc?
A common form of authentication used in SFTP transfers is Public Key authentication. In this form of authentication, the SFTP client creates a public and private key pair, and shares the public key with the SFTP Server admin. When authenticating, the SFTP client sends a small message signed with its private key that is verified by the server. This form of authentication is generally considered stronger than password authentication. One of the most common tools for creating the key pair is through a free tool called PuTTYgen, which allows the user to create a new key pair: Solution: Yes, key pairs generated via PuTTYgen can be used for both public key authentication from the client perspective in the SFTP connector and to authenticate inbound clients using the SFTP Server connector in CData Arc. Public Key Authentication in client-side connections (SFTP connector) To use a private key generated in PuTTYgen as your Client Certificate for public key authentication in an SFTP client,