On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 08:20:04AM +0100, Alexandros Papadopoulos wrote: > + I enabled password authentication in sshd_config (PasswordAuthentication > yes) > + aptitude update && aptitude dist-upgrade, which updated the packages > and restarted the openssh daemon > + shortly thereafter my SSH connection was terminated > + I tried to login to the machine, but never got the chance: ... > I can't understand what's wrong - would very much like to see a howto > detailing what the upgrade procedure is for people maintaining servers > remotely.
While not of much help now, the main step in your procedure that you missed is between step 1 and 2 above. That is, to test to make sure that you can still log in, on the offchance something goes whacky. -- "Police noticed some rustling sounds from Linn's bottom area and on closer inspection a roll of cash was found protruding from Linn's anus, the full amount of cash taken in the robbery." - http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/robber-hides-loot-up-his-booty/2008/05/09/1210131248617.html -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]