SSH (key-based auth)
SSH is a standard protocol for securely connecting to remote servers, widely used for administration, automation, and deployment workflows. With key-based authentication, it supports strong, passwordless access for trusted systems and services. Teams rely on SSH to execute operational commands, validate environments, and manage infrastructure safely as part of everyday IT and DevOps practices.
With SSH key-based authentication, BOBs can safely reach your servers and carry out operational tasks by running remote commands when they’re assigned or needed. This makes it practical to automate recurring maintenance checks (like disk space or service health), trigger controlled deployments, and perform environment updates—while keeping access tight through key-based authentication.
Once your BOBs have secure remote execution, they can operate as the “doer” in a broader operations job: verify system status, execute the required change, and then coordinate next steps in your connected tools (logging, ticketing, notifications, or monitoring workflows). Common use cases include automated release workflows, proactive infrastructure monitoring, emergency response runsbook steps, and scheduled upkeep tasks that reduce manual ops time.
What can BOBs do with SSH (key-based auth)?
Perform actions
- Execute a Command