[Tfug] Passwords in Plain-text? Shell scripts and CIFS

Matt Jacob m at mattjacob.com
Thu Aug 7 12:59:00 MST 2008


Christopher Robbins wrote:
> server.  Is there a better way to secure the username/password combo 
> than just
> a plain-text file in /etc?  Is there a wiser way to keep these passwords 
> secure?

Have you considered installing an SSH server on the Windows box and 
using public/private keypairs for passwordless authentication?

Matt




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