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sjana
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telnet question

Hi HP gurus,

I want my machine to be only accessed by users (remotly).
The users who want to telnet remotly when issue the root/passwd they need to come out of the session.

mail me the steps.

tar
siva
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Camel_1
Valued Contributor

Re: telnet question

put "console" string into /etc/securetty, it will only allows direct root login thru console only.
Geoff Wild
Honored Contributor

Re: telnet question

Yes - put console in /etc/securetty

see man login for details

Rgds...Geoff
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