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dbclient: Connect to a remote host using a specific [i]dentity key in dropbear format.
$ dbclient -i ${path-to-key_file} ${user}@${host}
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The command "dbclient" is most likely a SSH client program used for establishing secure shell connections to remote hosts. It allows you to connect to a remote server using SSH protocol.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • "dbclient" is the name or path of the SSH client program.
  • "-i ${path-to-key_file}" specifies the path to the private key file to be used for authentication. Private key authentication is an alternative to password authentication and provides a more secure way to connect to remote servers.
  • "${user}@${host}" specifies the username and hostname or IP address of the remote server you want to connect to. You need to replace "${user}" with the actual username and "${host}" with the actual hostname or IP address.

Overall, the command is used to establish an SSH connection to a remote server using the specified private key file for authentication.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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