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Ubuntu script to reset OpenSSH Server Keys
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regenerate-ssh-host-keys.sh
#!/bin/bash
echo "Removing the existing keys... don't disconnect... :D"
/bin/rm -v /etc/ssh/ssh_host_*
# Do a Dr Who and regenerate
echo "Must.... regenerate"
dpkg-reconfigure openssh-server
# Now restart the service
service ssh restart
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