You ssh as a normal user and then use 'su -' to switch over to root. Without that, you have no way of knowing who connected to a server as root. By forcing connections as normal users and using su, you can have some auditing (to prevent the "I didn't do it" syndrome).
Randy Graham -- When in danger\or in doubt\run in circles\scream and shout! > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris Berry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 12:53 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Is SSH worth it?? > > > >From: Johan De Meersman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I don't think it's ever a good idea to allow root ssh to any machine > > Why not? Also, how are you going to remote administer it > without some sort > of control SSH, VNC, etc? > > Chris Berry > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Systems Administrator > JM Associates > > "I have found the way, and the way is Perl." > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com >
