Re: [seul-edu] Linux computer lab

[Harry McGregor <micros@azstarnet.com>]

On Tue, 24 Apr 2001, Greg wrote:

> It sounds like libc6 has real shadow support for NIS built in.  (From the
> debian docs in the "nis" package).  This network will be behind a fairly
> heavy-duty firewall.  Would this (shadow password support) provide adequate
> security?

Shadow password support should be just fine, you could always use an
encrypted tunnel for the connection to the server is you _really_ needed
security.  For us, even shadowless NIS has been fine (heck most of our
users don't even have a password).  Do remember to keep them from having
shell access to the server, etc.


		Harry

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