Re: telnet acces for root ?
On Thu, 15 Aug 1996, David J. Evans wrote:
Hi Davis,
> I've set up a test PC with Debian 1.1 and want to
> administer it remotely but am refused a telnet connection
> as root ... is there a way around this ? Do I have to give
> root privs. to a named user or can I enable telnet
> connections as root ?
This is done intentionally since offering direct root access via telnet is
considered a security holw.
You either could use your normal login accound and then su to root or you
could ENABLE the root access via telnet.
Lease have a look to /etc/securetty where all ttys are listed thru which
root login is allowed.
> The machine normally has no screen or keyboard - hence the
> need for telnet access !
That's okay but personally I only allow root access thru the console and
su via my normal account.
Greetings,
Steffen
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