We use a private network for such. The private network is bridged from the remote site to the local site giving us full remote control.
We actually use two private networks. The most loved CEC is isolated. We are considering a VPN type solution for external access. We experimented with dial up but that was far too slow. HTH. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Hare Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:49 AM To: [email protected] Subject: z9BC HMC - Remote access? On our boxes, the HMC has been on a "private" network, it's not exposed to our LAN - which means I have to go into the data center to do HMC functions of course. I was always wary of having my HMC on a network visible to others - but it seems many are doing it. What makes it secure enough for you? Is it vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack if someone keeps hammering at it? And for those of you using AF/Remote or a similar product with an HMC interface - do you allow people to dial into that product from outside your LAN to do HMC functions? Tim Hare Senior Systems Programmer Florida Department of Transportation (850) 414-4209 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
