Re: [rdiff-backup-users] Clarification of --restrict-update-only

[Dominic]

Chris G wrote:
> Anyway, back to the original point of my question, if I put:-
>
>     Match User=bak
>     ForceCommand rdiff-backup --server --restrict-update-only /
>
> at the end of my sshd configuration on the backup server will it prevent
> rdiff-backup doing anything but updates on any/every part of the
> backup hierarchy?
From my reading of man page I think you are correct, but I suggest you 
accept the position of 'restrict-update-only Tester In Chief' and let us 
know how you get on! I would be interested to know if it causes any 
problems when comparing or recovering files (but I don't think it 
should). Can you use it when creating a new repository?

I take it you are not concerned about what a local root user might do on 
the backup machine? How secure is your garage?!

Dominic