Network Engineer

der.hans plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Wed, 22 Aug 2001 00:41:39 -0700 (MST)


Am 20. Aug, 2001 schwäzte Eric so:

> I already have the home network going.  W2K/RH/Solaris with Samba in effect,

Good. One of the best ways to learn.

> and NFS on the way.  As soon as I get a static IP, I am going to set up a
> VPN.  I am sure I will have questions for you guys on that one, as the
> HOW-TO looks tricky.  Currently I am also trying to set up RH to be SSH
> server, with authentication by public key crypto rather than simple
> password.  Just configured PGP yesterday; no big deal really, but I will be
> posting a question to this list later tonight in regard to one specific
> issue I encountered.  So LDAP is crucial?  I was not aware of that...

LDAP was just one of the examples. Granted, it is critical at some places,
so it's a good service to know.

> BTW, if PLUG (i.e., PLUG the legal entity) ever needs any legal help, I am

PLUG has no legal entity and we're trying to keep it that way. Same goes for
illegal entity :). AZOTO, however, would definitely welcome assistance. PLUG
is one of the organizations AZOTO hopes to benefit, so it still helps PLUG.

danke,

der.hans
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