how to invoke SSH-ADD to read passphrase from a file

From: Javed (kjaved_at_ncs.com.sg)
Date: 12/27/04 

Date: 26 Dec 2004 21:49:29 -0800

Hi,

Our requirement is to secure the database connection between 2 server
using OpenSSH.
We are able to establish the connection when we key in the passphrase
manually from the terminal for the dsa_key.

But as we are supposed to make it as an automated process, hence there
should not be any manual intervention at all.

I tried using SSH-AGENT and SSH-ADD, it works fine, BUT SSH-ADD still
prompts for the passphrase for the FIRST time. As said earlier as the
whole process is supposed to be automated hence even for the first time
it should read the password from a file.

Can any one help me with the commands as to how to invoke SSH-ADD to
read passphrase from a file. (passphrase could be a plain text or
encrypted).

Thanks
Javed

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