Yes, there are some scripts around that use ssh/vshadow, though there's no real reason you couldn't just replace winexe with ssh with those (then update the rsync command to operate via a tunnel in ssh.) However, you'd (obviously) have to install ssh as a daemon.
> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > On 28/04/11 01:11, Michael Stowe wrote: >>> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >>> Hash: SHA1 >>> >>> I've got a number of random people's home PC's that I backup (friends >>> and relatives etc), and I'm wondering what methods people use to handle >>> this sort of environment. >>> >>> My latest method is to use the following components: >>> 1) dynamic DNS to find them >>> 2) static IP on the machine >>> 3) static port forwarding on their home modem/router >>> 4) install and configure cygwin SSH and rsync (not rsyncd) >>> >>> This method works pretty well for backing up non-open files (ie, the >>> users real documents/etc). >> >> Your step #4 I don't do, instead, I just copy a directory and use the >> open >> file backup method outlined here: >> >> http://www.goodjobsucking.com/?p=62 > > The first problem I see with this is that it requires the windows box to > be completely visible on the public IP... or at least enough port > forwarding as to expose the ADMIN$ share so that winexe can connect > remotely and execute the pre-exec.cmd etc... > > I'd prefer to restrict the external visibility to port 22, and restrict > that to key logins only... > > I can't be responsible for exposing peoples machines to attacks by > worms/virus/hackers/script kiddies/etc... > > Certainly solves some of the software installation and open files backup > though... > > Could that method be used over SSH? That would help the open files, but > then lead back to the same installation problem of installing SSH and > the service/etc... > > Suggestions/thoughts? > > Thanks, > Adam > > - -- > Adam Goryachev > Website Managers > www.websitemanagers.com.au > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.10 (GNU/Linux) > Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ > > iEUEARECAAYFAk24OO8ACgkQGyoxogrTyiXKJgCdF5EjoV434TcVjL230AGFh0hA > h94AmPGsvNvi2TzEMwtwPUwiCf44Uvo= > =aOY9 > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > WhatsUp Gold - Download Free Network Management Software > The most intuitive, comprehensive, and cost-effective network > management toolset available today. Delivers lowest initial > acquisition cost and overall TCO of any competing solution. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/whatsupgold-sd > _______________________________________________ > BackupPC-users mailing list > [email protected] > List: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/backuppc-users > Wiki: http://backuppc.wiki.sourceforge.net > Project: http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WhatsUp Gold - Download Free Network Management Software The most intuitive, comprehensive, and cost-effective network management toolset available today. Delivers lowest initial acquisition cost and overall TCO of any competing solution. http://p.sf.net/sfu/whatsupgold-sd _______________________________________________ BackupPC-users mailing list [email protected] List: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/backuppc-users Wiki: http://backuppc.wiki.sourceforge.net Project: http://backuppc.sourceforge.net/
