Hi [empty SSH key passphrase] > Or use ssh-agent.
Yes, that's an alternative. I can't see a difference in functionality nor risk between the two, though. > > things worse, we're talking about access to the root > account on the rsync > > server. > > That is your choice or circumstance, not an rsync issue. I agree entirely. I made that statement to further justify my cause. I will be trying to move away from the root account, but, as you say, this is entirely independent of any rsync matters. > The command is passed just like the download. You must have > missed it. [snip] > This has all been discussed within the last six months. > Look for authorized_keys in the archives. OK, will do. Thanks for the pointer. I had checked the archives, but not found anything. Alas, I hadn't looked for "authorized_keys" but rather "SSH", "restrict", "command" and the like. That hadn't turned up anything (not within the first couple of dozen hits anyway). Thanks again and be seeing y'all. Tobias -- To unsubscribe or change options: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/rsync Before posting, read: http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
