[BlueOnyx:11425] Re: CMU migration question

[Gerald Waugh]

On 09/25/2012 12:08 PM, David Thacker wrote:
>>> heading out to the data center. I've been following the CMU Migration
>>> FAQ
>>> from http://www.blueonyx.it/index.php?page=cmu-migrations
>>>
>>> My question is this: In step 0 of the Import phase the instruction is
>>> to
>>> "Login to the target server by SSH as "admin" and use "su -" to gain
>>> root
>>> access." Is there any particular reason why I would not simply login as
>>> root instead?
>>>
>>> I've been logging in as root in my practice runs, and didn't seem to
>>> notice any problems doing so.
>>>
>>>
>> target servers are normally setup to disallow root login, although you
>> may change that at your own peril
>> You possibly are using the console port in your office, which will allow
>> root login.
>> So the instructions are correct
>>
>> -- 
>> Gerald
> Thanks for your reply Gerald. I'm finally making use of the MSI server I
> bought from you back in 2007... I've got to go dig around for the rack
> ears also.
>
> The last step in the Export phase assumes that you have enabled root
> logins on the target server, for the scp file transfer. I am testing via
> an internal LAN address on the second ethernet port of the server, not via
> the console port.
>
> I don't think it's a big worry; I generally prefer to login as root.
>
> David Thacker
>
Those MSI servers are very solid, just updated one last week, 5102R to 5108R
You can edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config, change to 'yes
# Authentication:

#LoginGraceTime 2m
*PermitRootLogin no*
#StrictModes yes
#MaxAuthTries 6
#MaxSessions 10

-- 
Gerald

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