host file

[karthik_in83]

hi,

what is the function of .rhost file and host.equiv file?what is the diff between them?

by karthik

[Safarali]

hi Karthik
.rhost file is based on the user name host.equiv based on the host
using .rhost file you can login to the server without password from other server
if you mention the host name in host.equiv user can login to the system from mentioned system with out password

Regards
Safar

[Court Campbell]

# man hosts.equiv

All your answers should be there. I will also just mention that you can also use .rhosts files with ssh.

[DCE]

FYI - both are considered risks if the system is audited for potential security breaches.

[karthik_in83]

Hi safarali,

That means who are in the server(host), all the users can login that server.Is it right?

Ok fine. Then this .rhost and host.equiv files to be modified in our system or remote system?

[V. Nyga]

Hi,

the system where you want to login.

Volkmar
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