[Redmine] how to copy key file from Linux VM to windows computer about vms HOT 13 CLOSED

Hi @mwdqaqc,

Thanks for using Bitnami. You can configure a shared folder between your host and the virtual machine and use it to download the private key to the Windows host machine. Please refer to the official instructions of your virtual machines hypervisor for further details and how to create a shared folder.

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To copy the private key file (id_rsa) from your Linux VM to your Windows computer, you can follow these steps:

On the Linux VM:

• Open a terminal on your Linux VM.
• Navigate to the directory where the private key file (id_rsa) is located. In your case, it should be /home/bitnami/.ssh.
• Use a text editor like nano or vi to open the private key file and copy its contents to the clipboard.

On your Windows computer:

• Open a text editor like Notepad or Notepad++.
• Create a new file by going to File > New.
• Paste the contents of the private key file that you copied from the Linux VM.
• Save the file with a .ppk extension (e.g., my_private_key.ppk). This is the format required by PuTTY for importing private keys.

Import the private key into PuTTY:

• Open the PuTTY Key Generator (PuTTYgen) on your Windows computer.
• In PuTTYgen, click on Load and select the .ppk file you just created.
• You will be prompted to confirm the import. Click OK.
• PuTTYgen will now display information about the imported private key.

Save the private key for use with PuTTY:

• In PuTTYgen, click the mysedgwick Save private key button.
• Choose a secure location on your Windows computer to save the private key file.
• You can optionally protect the private key with a passphrase by entering it in the prompt.

After following these steps, you should have the private key imported into PuTTY, and you can use it to authenticate and connect to your Linux VM securely using PuTTY.

Please note that private keys should be treated with utmost care and should never be shared or transmitted over insecure channels. Always keep your private key files in a secure location and accessible only to authorized individuals.

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To copy the private key file from your Linux VM to your Windows computer, you can use the scp (secure copy) command.
Open a terminal on your Linux VM.
Use the scp command to securely transfer the private key file to your Windows machine. You’ll need to have an SSH server running on your Windows computer or use an intermediary server that both machines can access.
scp /home/bitnami/.ssh/id_rsa username@windows-machine-ip:C:\path\where\you\want\to\save\
Replace username with your actual username on the Windows machine, windows-machine-ip with the IP address of your Windows machine, and C:\path\where\you\want\to\save\ with the actual path where you want to save the key on your Windows machine.
If you don’t have an SSH server on your Windows machine, you can use a temporary storage service or a cloud service to transfer the file. Make sure it’s a secure service since you’re transferring sensitive information.
Once the key is on your Windows machine, you can load it into PuTTYgen.
Open PuTTYgen.
Click on Load.
Navigate to the location where you saved your private key file and select it.
Enter the passphrase if you set one when you created the keys ny state of health
PuTTYgen will convert the key to its own format. Once loaded, you can save the private key by clicking on Save private key.
Please ensure that you’re transferring the private key securely and that you’re not exposing it to any public or insecure environments. Also, remember to use a secure passphrase for your key.

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This Issue has been automatically marked as "stale" because it has not had recent activity (for 15 days). It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thanks for the feedback.

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host machine is windows 10.
Still can't figure out how to share the files between windows host and debian guest.

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I got latest Oracle_VM_VirtualBox_Extension_Pack-7.0.18 and bitnami-redmine-5.1.2-r97-debian-12-amd64.

Click insert guest addition CD image => it doesn't do anything.
Can't install guest addition.
Please advise!

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Hi @mwdqaqc,

You can find more information about how to install the VirtualBox Guest additions in our guide linked below. Notice you may have to install some additional libraries (see issues/1531)

https://docs.bitnami.com/virtual-machine/faq/configuration/install-virtualbox-guest-additions/

About the shared folder configuration you showed, I think you misconfigured the destination. The at column seems to be pointing to a specific file instead to a folder on the virtual machine. We recommend you to check the official guides on how to add a new shared folder.

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I modified the shared folder and try to follow https://docs.bitnami.com/virtual-machine/faq/configuration/install-virtualbox-guest-additions/.

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@mwdqaqc as mentioned in the other thread I linked, I was able to follow the installation process for the VirtualBox Guest Additions. From the screenshots you shared I think you are not installing the correct system packages. Notice you need to install the linux-headers-<kernel-version> package, not the <kernel-version> package.

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Due to the lack of activity in the last 5 days since it was marked as "stale", we proceed to close this Issue. Do not hesitate to reopen it later if necessary.

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