If i'm right, the securing and optimizing linux guide available at
linuxdocs.org says that NIS is a security hazard ( or was it NFS. Don't have
the guide around now to clarify ) Check this guide. It'll tell you almost
everything and more
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nachiket" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 3:54 PM
Subject: [LIH] NIS
> Hello everybody
>
> I'm planning to run a few systems(RH) on NIS.
> I heard that it is easy to break into NIS systems.
> Is this true?.If yes,what precautions can i take to
> prevent this?
>
> Nachiket
>
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