[techtalk] Remote root Access Question

[Pete Durst]

Hi,

I am having some trouble setting up remote root access on a backup 
system.  In Solaris, to setup remote root access in a secure environment, I 
would put a .rhosts file in the root dir, and just use the rsh/rcp/rlogin 
commands to access the system without providing a root password (I would 
use the hostnames alone as the authentication control).  Not good for 
public systems, but works fine on my home network looking after backups and 
such.  I just converted one of the systems from running Solaris to running 
Linux RH 6.2 and I want to re-establish the same 
connectivity.  Unfortunately, I am running into a wall, and I can not see 
how to get around it.  So, the question is; How do I setup Linux to allow 
for remote access without using a password, so that scripts and such will 
work without user intervention?  I know you folks are the best out there, 
and thank you for any information in advance.

Pete
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