Re: scp vs rcp - password question

From: Ali-Reza Anghaie (ali_at_packetknife.com)
Date: 07/31/03 

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 22:31:44 -0400

John Smith wrote:
> Suppose I have a bunch of scripts using rcp. What do I need to do besides
> the single character change from "rcp" to "scp"? I tried copying server's
> .rhosts to .shosts but that makes no difference.

SSH can use user keys, host keys, or .shosts type password-less
authentication. I'd recommend using user keys for small groups and host
based keys for larger groups. Never use regular hosts style ala rsh/cp/..
style.

Do a "man ssh" and search for "host keys"... or Google away.

Key management can be done via NIS maps or rdist/sync them around. I mean,
lots of discussion could go on here.

Cheers, -Ali 

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