i would really consider NOT addowing root login on ssh without a password. HUGE security hole. instead, use a shared key so that you can get no-password logins for machines you provide a key for. much much safer!
On Nov 14, 2007 5:13 AM, Rodrigo Real <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello > > I've been using backuppc to backup several hosts in a lan. Most of > them are backep up with rsync+ssh using root access. Now I am backing > up a host which is also connected to the Internet, and which does not > accept direct root access through ssh. > > I looked at some alternatives and ended up with changing sshd_config > to PermitRootLogin directive to: > > PermitRootLogin without-password > > I think that this issue would be a good one for a Topic somewhere on > the wiki, maybe inside de FAQ. > > I am sure that there are lots of different solutions on this topic. > > Best regards, > Rodrigo > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. > Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. > Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. > Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ > _______________________________________________ > BackupPC-users mailing list > BackupPC-users@lists.sourceforge.net > List: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/backuppc-users > Wiki: http://backuppc.wiki.sourceforge.net > Project: http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ BackupPC-users mailing list BackupPC-users@lists.sourceforge.net List: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/backuppc-users Wiki: http://backuppc.wiki.sourceforge.net Project: http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/
