The Windows file daemon doesn't use the C:\$WORKSTATION-fd.conf file. That's just put there as a convenience at install time. You should really be comparing the server password with the one in the Bacula program directory (e.g. C:\program files\bacula\bacula-fd.conf).
EMB > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Eggleston [mailto:mikee...@mac.com] > Sent: 28 February 2011 21:30 > To: bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [Bacula-users] authorization again > > Afternoon, > > I had to reload a win32 workstation this weekend and now I have > authentication issues with the director. Please remind me, this is what > I have setup: > > - workstation c:\$WORKSTATION-fd.conf password in the Client { } > section > matches the password on the server's bacula-dir.conf in the same named > Client { } section. > > - the workstation is on DHCP, but resolvable, pingable, and I can > 'telnet $WORKSTATION 9102' > > client bacula-fd, win32, v2.0.3 > server bacula, linux, fedora core 5, v2.0.3 > > This has got to be obvious, but I'm missing something. I understand > the reasons for the passwords, but I find them really frustrating in > this situation. > > Mike > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------- > Free Software Download: Index, Search & Analyze Logs and other IT data > in > Real-Time with Splunk. Collect, index and harness all the fast moving > IT data > generated by your applications, servers and devices whether physical, > virtual > or in the cloud. Deliver compliance at lower cost and gain new business > insights. http://p.sf.net/sfu/splunk-dev2dev > _______________________________________________ > Bacula-users mailing list > Bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bacula-users -- Scanned by iCritical. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What You Don't Know About Data Connectivity CAN Hurt You This paper provides an overview of data connectivity, details its effect on application quality, and explores various alternative solutions. http://p.sf.net/sfu/progress-d2d _______________________________________________ Bacula-users mailing list Bacula-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/bacula-users