AIX and Secure Shell

UNIX AIX
1

I just installed 5.3 TL0 on a B50 server. I need to get ssh installed. I tried the links at http://sourceforge.net/projects/openssh-aix ]

I downloaded openssh_5.2p1_aix53.tar and openssh-4.5_srcpatch.tar.

The installation failed. The notes say that this was compiled for TL 8, and mine is TL0.

The failure is:

MISSING REQUISITES:  The following filesets are required by one or more 
  of the selected filesets listed above.  They are not currently installed 
  and could not be found on the installation media. 
 
    openssl.base 0.9.8.1100                   # Fileset Update 
 
  << End of Failure Section >>

I can see several courses of action here.
1) I can upgrade the system to TL8, but I do not have an account with IBM. Can I get the upgrades without having a service contract?
2) I can install the openssl.base 0.9.8.1100 fileset, but Google can't find it. Can anyone point me to the correct resource?
3) I can download and install the Gnu compiler (gcc) and then the install OpenSSH from source code. This is a PITA but I'll do it if I have to.

Can anyone offer some clues?

2

for openssl try this IBM AIX Toolbox for Linux Applications - Easy Install
and after registration at IBM web Page which is free you can install and upgrade to newest TL and service packs.. here is the link for TL and fixes
IBM Support: Fix Central

3

hello,

SSH needs OpenSSL to encrypt the connection, so it's a prequest.

you have to install it first try this link (after registering at the IBM website, it's free just need an e-mail) :
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/iwm/web/reg/download.do?source=aixbp&lang=en_US&S_PKG=openssl&cp=UTF-8

no need to use gcc compiler, when using installp you have to change in the option "accept new licence" from "no" to "yes" and "automatic installation" from "no" to "yes"

don't hesitate to ask if you need to know more about SSH

Good Luck!

4

No you don't need a service contract to get AIX patches and fixes.