On Fri, Oct 25, 2002 at 11:42:52AM -0700, Jerry wrote: > There is a firewall between my backup server and one > of the hosts I want backup.
the most expedient method of getting to the host in our experience, is to set up a VPN connection from the firewall to the machine you want to back up. that way, you can put in a less restrictive set of rules between the amanda client and amanda server, without fearing quite as badly for your network integrity. on the VPN interface: allow <1024/UDP to 10080/UDP allow >1024/TCP <-> >1024/TCP this should let amanda traffic pass, but protect your low-port services behind the firewall. apply other paranoia where possible, including taking down the VPN when you don't need it. Carl Soderstrom. -- Systems Administrator Real-Time Enterprises www.real-time.com
