On 20/01/11 09:49, Andy Graybeal wrote: > I'm wondering if I can install rsync onto my pfsense.
Yes, you can ... but I don't think you should. > I would like to rsync some files from a protected network up to the > firewall, and send them over to my backup system which will eventually > archive that data to tape. Why not send them directly from the protected network to the backup system? Why stage the files on your firewall? > Is this possible? and is it safe? or is this a terrible idea? Possible; yes. Safe; depends on your definition of safe. I wouldn't store any sensitive data on a network device; especially the one closest to the untrusted Internet. Terrible idea; well, perhaps not if you have very restricted hardware available ... but I would prefer to just allow direct communication to the backup machine. -jim --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] Commercial support available - https://portal.pfsense.org
