OT: Security

[John Van Ostrand]

On Fri, 2006-03-03 at 07:53 -0500, James Knott wrote:
> Ummm... Linux & Unix have a built in "KVM".  It's called the X desktop.
>  If you enable XDMCP, you can control any computer from any computer.
> The X desktop is designed to be used over networks.  And, by using the
> <CTRL>Fn keys, you can have up to 6 desktops available simultaneously.

You can't change BIOS settings or deal with boot time problems from an X
desktop, or SSH connection.

Because of their nature don't all IP-KVMs support authentication? I
would also expect them to support SSL or some form of encryption too.

We use IBM's remote service adapter, which has a built-in KVM and power
switch, etc. We don't allow access to it from the Internet at large. A
VPN connection is required (or an SSH tunnel.)

Without a firewall, you would have to rely on the vendor's security. 

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