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Re: Reboot in postinst



Roberto Sanchez wrote:
> If the system is that important to the admin, he will pay attention to such
> things.  Imagine that you are upgrading ssh for some security update over the
> weekend.  If your system is in some colo or other remote location where you
> are unable to access it until Monday morning, then you have a problem if ssh
> dies on you.

If your system is in a colo, it would be wise to have a backup login
method besides ssh. If my ssh breaks, I can log in via serial console,
an alternative ssh running on a high port (in a chrooted stable system
that I have to independently keep up-to-date), or (ssl) telnet.

-- 
see shy jo

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