On Saturday, 02/21/2004 at 01:21ZE10, Vic Cross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ken's original question was about using a rexec client from CMS to reach > Linux. I have a need to do things the other way around -- rexec client on > Linux reaching to CMS. Again, this does not answer Ken's question (sorry, > Ken), but neither do the recommendations to use SSH. > > Do we have an alternative when either end of the connection is in z/VM? > One that is open and supported by both Linux vendors and IBM? I'd really > love to see a native SSH client/server for z/VM. To me that seems like a giant step backward in capability. You will lose the 3270 capabilities of the system -- very similar to linemode telnet. The Unix culture has labeled telnet as a tool of the Evil Empire, but there's no reason one can't use encrypted telnet. I'd much rather have the VM telnet support of user certificates on SSL-protected TN3270 (available with IBM Personal Communications). With ssh you will lose the 3270 capabilities of the system. Alan Altmark Sr. Software Engineer IBM z/VM Development
