[NTLUG:Discuss] MTA's

[MadHat]

On Thu, 2002-08-29 at 16:08, Brian wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 28, 2002 at 07:39:56PM -0500, Greg Edwards wrote:
> > The interface for sendmail is fairly well done and does 
> > eliminate the need to "vi" the files.
> 
> Some of us consider using vi a feature, not an imposition :)
> 
> Webadmin interfaces are fine, as long as you're on a secure network, or you don't
> mind exposing your interface to the outside world.  As far as getting remote work
> done, they rank pretty far down on my list, especially when all you have is an SSH
> connection to work with.  Of course, Lynx-friendly interfaces are always nice to
> have...but in the long run, web intefaces aren't all they're cut out to be from a
> security and (remote) usability standpoint.

portforwarding is your friend.  Bind the webmin interface to localhost
only, then portforward the necessary port via SSH and you have a secure
connection with good authentication.  Webmin does offer SSL, but you
still have the chance for badly written code (see the warning I sent
yesterday) and the opportunity for someone to bruteforce if open to the
outside.

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