>ssh -o StrictHostkeyChecking=no user@sol8server Could not create directory '/appl/user/.ssh'. Failed to add the host to the list of known hosts (/appl/user/.ssh/known_hosts). user@sol8server's password: <== I enter password here Last login: Tue Mar 20 10:01:13 2012 from xxx Could not chdir to home directory /home/user: No such file or directory **** SYSTEM ACTIVITIES MAY BE MONITORED **** <== sol 8 server What is the purpose of this session: <== sol 8 server Collect data. <== my response Thanks, have a fine day and be sure log off after you are done. <== sol 8 server sol8server% <== sol 8 server