Re: [Rule-list] sshd Fails?

[Martin Stricker]

Michael Fratoni wrote:

> On Monday 22 July 2002 11:42 pm, Marco Fioretti wrote:

> > Exactly. This really sounds like something we should move in the
> > RULE boot sequence after login, if at all possible (see
> > www.rule-project.org/init/html).
> 
> It's possible, but might be a Bad Idea.
> First, it only occurs on the first boot (the delay, that is.) After
> that, it isn't much of a hinderance.
> Secondly, in the case of a remote server, having ssh not start at
> boot time could make it impossible to connect. OK, our target users
> probably won't be installing on remote servers, but the point is
> still valid. ;)
> 
> I say we just warn the users:
> On a slow machine, sshd can take a few minutes to start for the first
> time, don't panic.

I agree. This should be documented in the INSTALL and/or README file,
but sshd should be started at boot. Or, if absolutely necessary, by
anacron as soon as the box has been booted.

Best regards,
Martin Stricker
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